Dietitian {OPSEU CS-26-094}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Diabetes Education Centre's multidisciplinary team, delivering individualized nutrition counselling and diabetes self-management education. The role includes group programming and serving diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with nurses and a social worker, support specialty programs (diabetes and pregnancy, paediatric diabetes, insulin pump), and contribute to safe, client-centered care in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, in good standing.
• CDE designation or working towards certification.
• 3–5 years of experience providing diabetes education.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Internet applications.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers within last 12 months.
• Bilingual English/French advanced level and willingness to be tested.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nutrition counselling and diabetes self-management education.
• Provide group programming and patient education sessions.
• Collaborate with nurses and a social worker to deliver care.
• Support specialty programs including pregnancy and paediatric diabetes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Certificate of Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Internet applications

Job description

Department: Diabetes Education Centre

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Diabetes Education Centre provides assessment, education, and ongoing support to individuals living with diabetes and their families through a multidisciplinary outpatient program. As the Centre's Registered Dietitian, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Registered Nurses and a Registered Social Worker to deliver individualized nutrition counselling, diabetes self-management education, and group programming. Serving a diverse patient population, the Centre also offers access to specialized services including diabetes and pregnancy counselling, a provincially designated paediatric diabetes program, and an insulin pump program, making this an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, in good standing, required
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation, or currently working towards certification, required
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience providing education to individuals living with diabetes required
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills required
• Willingness to travel; valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Internet applications required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (obtained within the last twelve months)
• Eligibility for membership with Dietitians of Canada an asset
• Membership in the Educator Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors required
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and the prevention of adverse health events within the organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER