Diabetes Educator Dietitian — Community Health Impact

Durham Community Health Centre; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Group Benefits

Job summary

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) in Oshawa, ON, seeks a Registered Dietitian (Diabetes Educator) to join the Diabetes Education Program. This permanent full-time role reports to the Manager, Integrated Care and Experience and offers HOOPP and group benefits.

The Dietitian will educate, consult, and liaise with clients and care teams across the region. The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments, participate in group education, and contribute to DEP protocols while

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in food and nutrition with accredited dietetic internship.
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required.
• CDE considered an asset.
• Adult Education certificate/experience considered an asset.
• 3–5 years of current practice in a Diabetes Education Unit or equivalent.
• Sensitivity and awareness of diverse communities.
• Computers and various software applications; knowledge of Nightingale (NOD) is an asset.
• Proven experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintain professional links with sister agencies, colleges and universities.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment and counseling to individuals.
• Co-facilitate group education.
• Advocate for clients and mobilize community members for diabetes self-management.
• Participate in case conferences and provide information to staff and partners.
• Contribute to operational and team initiatives and overall workplace success.
• Lead or participate in projects/committees.
• Contribute to policy and protocol development for care delivery.
• Engage in health promotion activities on and off site.
• Submit monthly client data using templates.
• Promote DEP within Oshawa and surrounding areas.
• Develop and evaluate DEP protocols and directives.
• Maintain chart documentation and reviews.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in student/volunteer supervision.

Skills

Diabetes education experience

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Program development & evaluation

Education

Undergraduate degree infood and nutrition with accredited dietetic internship

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset

Adult Education certificate/experience considered an asset

3–5 years of current practice in a Diabetes Education Unit

Valid Ontario Driver’s license

Police reference check

Tools

Nightingale (NOD) knowledge

Job description

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) in Oshawa, ON, seeks a Registered Dietitian (Diabetes Educator) to join the Diabetes Education Program. This permanent full-time role reports to the Manager, Integrated Care and Experience and offers HOOPP and group benefits.

The Dietitian will educate, consult, and liaise with clients and care teams across the region. The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments, participate in group education, and contribute to DEP protocols while