Clinical Dietitian II
NL Health Services - 1,017 Jobs
St. John's, NL
Job Details:
Location: Janeway Children's Hospital and Health Sciences Centre
Clinical Dietitian II
Children's and Women's Health Program - WH / Pediatric Relief
Temporary, Full-Time (until November 3, 2026, with the possibility of extension)
AAHP
00953RP1
Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary: CG-42 (CAD 44.64 - CAD 55.25 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable
Competition Number: VAC0023271
Posted Date: 2026-04-06
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary
The Clinical Dietitian II is responsible for the provision of clinical nutrition services to pediatric patients of the Children?s and Women's Health Program, Janeway Children's Hospital. This includes providing expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of pediatric nutritional care. The Dietitian will collaborate with the interprofessional health care team and food services personnel in the provision of nutrition care for OBS / Gyne and pediatric services. Based on operational requirements, this position may provide clinical nutrition services to the inpatient and outpatient practice areas of the Children?s and Women's Health program. The Clinical Dietitian II will be required to participate in practice, program and quality improvement initiatives. In support of NL Health Services? Dietetic Internship Program, the incumbent will be required to preceptor Dietetic Interns.
This position reports to the Manager for Dietitians in the Children?s and Women's Health Program and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Dietitians for integrity and professional practice issues.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts objects up to 25 lbs.
Regularly requires alertness to the health and safety of others (i.e. tube fed patients, clients with swallowing issues, etc. Advice provided to clients impacts the health and safety of a client in regard to reactions to food allergies or blood glucose levels).
Regularly there are time pressures and deadlines and often there is lack of control over work pace.
Regularly requires a high level of attentiveness for exact results and precision for calculations, tube feeding and calculating nutrition prescriptions.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent from an accredited university program and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program is required.
Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD) is required.
Prior experience as a Clinical Dietitian with the pediatric population is an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
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