Clinical Dietician

Our staff love working at RVH. We all share the same purpose – to provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and their families.

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like a generous health & benefits package, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community. Come join us!

We are hiring a new Permanent, Full-Time Dietitian to join our team. This will focus on our nephrology/dialysis patients and inpatients.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and monitor the nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients of our nephrology program (patients requiring haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis).
• Provide education and counselling to patients and families on nutrition care plans.
• Liaise with outside agencies for appropriate nutritional monitoring upon discharge.
• Develop and update nutrition information materials and teaching aids.
• Maintain and update records of patients seen in our EMR (EPIC).
• Recommend enteral feedings or supplements as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Ability to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area.
• Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada.
• Experience with nephrology and diabetes patients is an asset.
• Diabetic Educator certification is preferred.

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

This posting is due to an existing vacancy. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.

All new hires are required to obtain a Police Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check valid from within the last six (6) months, as well as their immunization status/immunity to a select group of communicable illnesses (including having received full COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days ago) as a pre-condition of employment. All information provided will be kept confidential.