Dietitian — Community Health & Chronic Disease Care

Get Well Family Health Team; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Job summary

A community health organization in Canada is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide personalized nutrition counselling, manage chronic diseases, and contribute to health promotion initiatives. The role encompasses one-on-one patient care and group education, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, relevant experience, and be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. This position offers flexibility in work hours and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in community-based health organization.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and dietary habits of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Support Chronic Disease Prevention and Management programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Health promotion planning

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Completion of accredited internship

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our Family Health Team. In collaboration with
the medical physician, the RD will provide individualized dietary and nutrition counseling and
advice, support chronic disease management, and contribute to health promotion initiatives. This
role involves both one-on-one patient care and group education, in collaboration with the broader
care team.

Job Type: Full time
Compensation: $30 – $40 per hour

Location: In person at Bathurst & Sheppard
Use of AI: We do not use AI in the recruitment process. The hiring team reviews and
screens all resumes, and selects candidates directly for interviews and offer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct dietary consultations
• Provide and counsel clients on a dietary management plan for their medical conditions
• Counsel clients on supplements
• Communicating effectively with patients to ensure proper treatment and therapy.
• Design and manage various lifestyle management programs as a contributor within the registered dietitian scope of practice.
• Management of various chronic disease and preventative medical visits within the scope of
  practice of a registered dietitian.
• Interact with patients in person, telephone, or online when communicating information
  regarding clinic, organization, programs and products.
• Make presentations on health related matters to patients and the public.
• Write nutrition and diet related articles for the organization’s website and publications.
• Convey messages accurately and appropriately from medical professionals, staff and patients.

Participate in the organization’s Intake, Triage, and Chronic Disease management programs and services.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the clinic/organization’s record systems (including but not limited to the electronic medical record, databases etc.) within reasonable timelines consistent with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Communicate with difficult patients and family with a calm, personable, and reassuring manner.

Tidying clinic rooms before seeing patients.

Post information and updates on clinic sanctioned social media and websites regarding the clinic and health according to established Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

Abide by the clinic/organization Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, and Code of Conduct.

Attend staff meetings.

Be willing and able to be trained, to expand scope of work, and to train others.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or equivalent.
• Completion of a Dietitians of Canada–accredited internship/practicum program or
  equivalent, preferably with a community focus.
  
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; eligibility for
  membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience, or at least two years as a Registered Dietitian
  in a community-based health organization.
• Strong understanding of the social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors
  influencing nutrition and health.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in health promotion program planning and implementation. Familiarity with client-centered and self-management approaches to chronic disease
  prevention and management is an asset.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Fluent in English, additional languages reflecting the community (e.g., Cantonese,
  Mandarin, Farsi, Korean and Tagalog) are an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Current vulnerable sector check (within one year).
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Contact: Please email cover letter, resume, and references to careers(at)getwellteam.ca

We will receive applications and contact you further for an interview if you meet preliminary requirements.Thank you for your interest!