Registered Dietitian (TFT 1.0 FTE

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM
26-228E Title: Registered Dietitian (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 09/19/2027 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days Unit: Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit Department: Forensic Psychiatry Union: OPSEU Local 479 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Number of Vacancies: 1

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The Integrated Forensic Program provides specialized mental health treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who have come into contact with the criminal justice system or are at risk of doing so. Services focus on assessment, treatment, and risk reduction to support recovery and protect public safety.

• 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 Royal’s Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.

• Bachelor’s 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 and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
• Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
• Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources,…