About this role
Dietitian   Number of Openings: 1 Division: Clinical Programs Full/Part Time/Casual: Part Time Program: Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICCP) Regular/Temporary: Regular Location: HNHB boundaries *This position requires travel within the HNHB boundaries including Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk County. Union: Non-Union Hours of Work: Days 8 am – 4 pm *37.5 hours bi-weekly Posting Date: May 29, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Wages: Non-Union Wage Grid $22.98-$50.62 French Language Skill Requirement: N/A This posting is for a current vacancy. POSITION SUMMARY: The  Dietitian   (D-CP)  provid es   the highest quality of nutritional care to optimize the nutritional status of program clients  in accordance with  individual care plans, SJHC standards, the College of Dietitians of  Canada  and the Ministry of Health guidelines. •     The  D- CP   is  responsible for  supporting clients with  a wide variety of  special dietary needs, various  heath conditions, mental health and/or  addictions and /or  mobility  issues .   The D - CP  is  expected to approach their work in a manner which is  guide d  by principles of  Client Bill of Rights, nutritional best practices, culturally sensitive approaches,  and safety . •     Th is role  provides  direct support  to   clients enrolled in steams within the ICCP and St Mary’s health  programs .   The D- CP   provides  direct support to managers in the overall initiatives or our organization, through their  day to day  activities .   In addition, the D- CP  provides support and guidance for  font line staff in these programs  as related to  dietary  needs and services .   This role  involves working  collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, care  teams  and other interdisciplinary functions to promote  the health and  well being  of the populations we  support . •     Clinical Program clients have typically been discharged from hospital and still require some level of health care for  a short period  of time .   These clients are  generally stable , can be of any adult age, and may have diagnosed (or undiagnosed)   mental  heath  care needs . •   CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform a nutritional assessment   Assess, monitor and help maintain the nutritional status and requirements of clients, especially those at high nutritional risk. •   Evaluate the nutritional status and needs of clients as care plan requires   Educate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, as required. •   Participate in client reviews, palliative care, case conferences   as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.    Document client issues and information as prescribed   Participate in family care conferences as requested. •   Ensure accuracy of diet orders being executed.    Evaluate and update system of providing nutritional care. •   Maintain knowledge of current research in nutritional standard, particularly geriatric standards. •   Participate in practice-based research to further knowledge in geriatric nutrition. •   Perform preliminary swallowing assessments, liaise with community swallowing assessment team as required. •   Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation  Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with others   Supports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc   Advoc