Registered Dietician

Espanola Hospital; Espanola; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Espanola & Area Family Health Team is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Registered Dietitian. The successful candidate will be familiar with community health issues and will collaborate with primary care providers to improve patient health through integrated nutrition services.

Key duties include assessing nutritional status, developing personalized plans, supporting chronic disease management, and engaging in community outreach to promote nutrition education.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Experience working in community or primary care settings.
• Ability to problem solve effectively and independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of interdisciplinary health professionals and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.
• Good organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of Consent and Release of Information legislation.
• Knowledge and experience with nutritional needs for diabetic clients (chronic disease management).
• Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ nutritional status, dietary habits, health needs, and nutrition-related risk factors.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans and provide guidance on food choices, portions, and meal planning.
• Support prevention and management of chronic conditions through evidence-based nutrition interventions and client education.
• Assist clients in setting goals, overcoming barriers, and maintaining healthy eating behaviours.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to integrate nutrition services into coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Provide specialized nutrition counseling for individuals or groups with unique needs or dietary restrictions.
• Assess and monitor progress toward nutritional goals.
• Adjust nutrition plans as needed and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Engage in community outreach to promote nutrition education and preventive healthcare.
• Participate in health promotion programs addressing broader public health nutrition issues.
• Maintain accurate records and data related to assessments, interventions, progress, program performance, and quality improvement.

Education

Registered Dietitian in Ontario

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Espanola & Area Family Health Team is currently recruiting Permanent Full-Time Registered Dietitian. The successful candidate will have familiarity with the health issues of the community and will work collaboratively with other primary care providers to improve the health of the patients accessing services through the Family Health Team.

Responsibilities

• o Assess clients’ nutritional status, dietary habits, health needs, and nutrition-related risk factors.
• o Develop individualized nutrition plans and provide practical guidance on food choices, portions, and meal planning.
• o Support the prevention and management of chronic conditions through evidence-based nutrition interventions and client education.
• o Support clients in setting goals, overcoming barriers, and maintaining healthy eating behaviours using effective behaviour-change strategies.
• o Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to integrate nutrition services into coordinated, patient-centred care.
• o Provide specialized nutrition counseling for individuals or groups with unique needs, specific medical conditions or dietary restrictions.
• o Assess and monitor individuals’ progress in meeting their nutritional goals.
• o Adjust nutrition plans as needed and evaluate the effectiveness of dietary interventions.
• o Engage in community outreach activities to promote nutrition education and preventive healthcare.
• o Participate in health promotion programs to address broader public health issues related to nutrition.
• o Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and statistical data related to nutritional assessments, interventions, individual progress, program performance, and quality improvement.
• o Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in documenting nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Demonstrated experience working in community setting or primary care setting
• Ability to problem solve effectively and independently
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of interdisciplinary health professionals and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in an electronic medical record system is an asset
• Fluency in English and French is an asset
• Good organizational skills and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of Consent and Release of Information legislation
• Knowledge and experience with nutritional needs for diabetic clients (chronic disease management)
• Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred

The wage range for this role reflects a 5-step grid from $36.359/hour to $41.069/hour. Starting wage range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process.