Clerk Nutrition, Dietary Records

Compensation: CAD 27.76 - CAD 28.58 - hourly

Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: CUPE TW Clerical
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement:
Position New
Site:  Toronto Western Hospital
Department:
Nutrition Services

Reports to:

Manager

Hours:

Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $27.76 - $28.58 per hour.

Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts:

Monday-Sunday. Various shifts including alternating weekends and Statutory Holidays
Status:
Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date:
October 1, 2026

Position Summary:

The Diet Clerk is responsible for performing clerical functions to support the effective operation of the Nutrition Services department

Duties:

Updating diet order information in the patient card files

Writing and updating central feeding ticket, in accordance with established protocols

Receiving and processing dietary requests from nurses, ward clerks, dietitians and patients on a continuous basis

Generating required print jobs from the computerized patient information system

Entering patient diet orders menu selections in the Diet Office information system

Performing other related computer responsibilities as assigned

Summarizing statistics, as per established schedule

Ensuing the efficient operation of the Diet Office, within scope of authority

Performing all clerical functions within the department in order to cover for vacations and/or sick relief

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent

Up to one (1) year related experience in an administrative or clerical role

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines

Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity

Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English fluently

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards

Experienced in Microsoft Office applications, preferred

CBORD, Epic or equivalent software experience, preferred

Additional Information
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  )

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts…