Diabetes Dietitian Clinician (Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program)(SLDP 03/22)

PatternEP - https:/slmhc.on.ca/sitemap.xml - om; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Diabetes Dietitian Clinician to provide comprehensive care for clients living with diabetes. This role involves assessing, educating, and treating clients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance client self-management. The successful candidate will develop and implement teaching programs, counsel clients on nutrition, and contribute to the overall success of the Diabetes Program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, including travel to northern First Nations for education and support. If you are passionate about nutrition and diabetes care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Nutrition and Dietetic Internship required.
• CDE certification needed or to be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate diabetes management programs and workshops.
• Counsel clients on nutritional needs and maintain effective relationships.
• Travel to provide education and care in northern First Nations communities.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Diabetes Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Client Education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition

Completion of Dietetic Internship

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Diabetes Dietitian Clinician is responsible for the assessment, education, treatment, and ongoing care of clients in the Sioux Lookout catchment area who are living with diabetes. This includes collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize client self-management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition or equivalent.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, or eligibility to obtain.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) required, or willing to obtain within one year.
• Membership in the Diabetes Educators Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association preferred.

Job Duties:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive, interdisciplinary teaching programs and follow-up for diabetes management.
• Contributes to development and delivery of workshops related to nutrition and diabetes education needs of clients.
• Counsels clients in regards to nutritional needs on an individual basis.
• Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with all segments inclusive of internal and external partners and communities.
• Contributes to the development, evaluation and revision of the purpose, philosophy, goals, objectives, and operating strategies for Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program, consistent with SLMHC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and interpreting policies and procedures for Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program.
• Acts as a nutritional resource person for clients, their families, other health professionals and support agencies.
• Assumes responsibility for own development and maintenance of clinical competence.
• Ensures safety is a priority.
• Travel to northern First Nations communities to provide nutrition education, direct client care and community capacity building programs (1 to 2 weeks per month).
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive statistics. Maintains relevant records, files and charts with pertinent nutritional information.
• Maintains a research-based practice and participates in research projects, as appropriate.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.