Clinical Dietician- Diabetes and Outpatient Clinical Nutrition

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Clinical Dietician to develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, possess strong communication skills, and experience in clinical nutrition. Responsibilities include assessing patient nutritional status, providing education and counselling, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Advantageous to be a member of Dietitians of Canada. This role supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Current experience in clinical nutrition within the last two years.
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Satisfactory work performance and proven good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of patients/clients.
• Implement and evaluate nutritional care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counselling.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good listener

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition Program

Diabetes educator certificate or in progress

CDE designation or in progress

Job description

Clinical Dietician – Diabetes and Outpatient Clinical Nutrition

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with a team of health care providers to create nutrition care plans for clients/patients. The dietitian will assess nutrition and health needs, counsel clients and caregivers on nutrition issues, develop nutrition care plans, and monitor and evaluate the effects of the nutrition care plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition Program.
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Must currently possess a diabetes educator certificate or be working towards this designation.
• Must currently possess CDE designation or be working towards this designation.
• Current experience within the last two years in clinical nutrition with an understanding of learning methods, patient education and counselling principles, and proficiency in the application of new procedures.
• Ability to be a good listener and have excellent communication skills.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
• Must have a proven good attendance record.
• Must be willing to work at all Quinte Health sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of Dietitians of Canada.
• Member of Diabetes Canada.

Duties

• Assess the nutritional status and identify factors influencing the nutritional well‑being of patients/clients.
• Implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate nutritional care plans.
• Provide nutrition education/counselling to patients/clients and caregivers.
• Utilize resources efficiently to support nutrition care.
• Document patient care as per College of Dietitians of Ontario standards.
• Participate in team meetings and/or care conferences as needed.
• Evaluate service effectiveness and recommend and implement quality improvement measures.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Physical Demands

Strength: Occasionally lifting and carrying an average of 5 pounds, pushing/pulling.

Mobility: Often prolonged sitting; occasionally standing and walking on hard surfaces.

Dexterity: Often reaching and prolonged fine finger movement; frequently gripping/grasping.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613‑969‑7400 x2577.