Registered Dietitian (RFT 1.0FTE)

  • The Royal
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Full Time
  • Provision of nutritional education for individuals and their caregivers, the care team and to patient groups.
  • Assessment of nutritional status and diagnosis for patients of the Forensic Psychiatry Program, including patients with metabolic/endocrine disorders, as required.
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans and monitoring interventions for individual patients.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary treatment team and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
  • Provide clear documentation and communicate pertinent, concise information regarding individual patients to the other team members.
  • Respond to program consultation requests for service in a timely fashion.
  • Attend clinical meetings, family conferences, program/services meetings and clinical dietician meetings as required.
  • Liaison with appropriate community agencies as required.
  • Liaison with Food Services regarding patient care.
  • Adhere to The Royal policies and procedures and College of Dieticians of Ontario standards including staying current with WHMIS training, fire demonstration, Fire and Emergency manual review and Accreditation.
  • Participate in professional practice meetings and quality improvement activities
  • Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
  • Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royals Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace Policy .
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree from a University in Foods & Nutrition or equivalent.
  • Accredited post-graduate internship or equivalent experience.
  • Registration with College of Dieticians of Ontario.
  • Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to psychiatry.
  • Knowledge and experience working in a psychosocial rehabilitation model of practice.
  • Previous experience in an adult psychiatric setting.
  • WHMIS update in preceding 12 months.
  • Must be computer proficient.
  • Experience and comfort with interdisciplinary collaborative care.
  • Adherence to patient and workplace safety policies and practices.
  • English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading & writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered and asset.
Job ID: 507867599
Originally Posted on: 1/27/2026

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