Diabetes Education Dietitian

Group Health Centre; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

CUPE union

On-site location

Job summary

The Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Algoma Diabetes Education and Care program.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide education to individuals and groups as part of a patient-centered diabetes team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, and community partners to advance program quality, develop resources, and promote healthy eating and self-management among patients and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Experience in diabetes care or nutrition education is preferred.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including medical, social, and dietary history, to identify patient needs and risks.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans aligned with diabetes management best practices.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counselling to patients and families in individual and group settings.
• Support patient self-management through education, goal setting, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Registered Dietitian degree

Ontario registration (CDO)

Job description

The Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Algoma Diabetes Education and Care program.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide education to individuals and groups as part of a patient-centered diabetes team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, and community partners to advance program quality, develop resources, and promote healthy eating and self-management among patients and