Registered Dietitian

Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre; Greater Sudbury; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A health center located in Greater Sudbury is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment and support clients in a collaborative, client-centered environment. The role includes developing care plans, delivering nutrition education, and working closely with other health professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario are required. This full-time position promises a supportive work environment without unpredictable hours.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working in primary care, community health, or clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans.
• Deliver nutrition counselling related to chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with health professionals to support integrated primary care.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition assessment

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Electronic medical records

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre (SKHC)

Reports To: Tracy Joly, Director of Primary Care

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lunch: One (1) hour unpaid lunch break

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessment, counselling, education, and support to clients receiving care through Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre. Reporting to the Director of Primary Care, the Registered Dietitian works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary health care team to support health promotion, chronic disease management, prevention, and overall wellness.

This role emphasizes client‑centred, culturally safe care that respects individual goals, lived experience, and community context, while aligning with best practices and professional standards of dietetic practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized care plans, and follow‑up for clients across the lifespan
• Deliver nutrition counselling related to chronic disease management, preventative care, maternal and child health, and general wellness
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals to support integrated primary care
• Support clients in setting realistic, achievable nutrition goals that align with their health needs and preferences
• Develop and deliver individual and group‑based nutrition education sessions as required
• Contribute to health promotion initiatives and community‑based programming
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in electronic medical records
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions
• Support quality improvement initiatives and data collection as required
• Adhere to professional standards, privacy legislation, and organizational policies
• Promote culturally safe and respectful care grounded in relationship‑building and client empowerment

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Experience working in primary care, community health, or clinical settings
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management
• Experience working with diverse populations and complex health needs
• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Core Competencies

• Client‑centred and strengths‑based practice
• Cultural safety and humility
• Clinical judgment and evidence‑based decision‑making
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Professional ethics and accountability
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Working Conditions

• Clinical and office‑based environment
• Regular interaction with clients, families, and health care professionals
• Predictable weekday hours with no evenings or weekends
• May involve working with clients experiencing complex health and social challenges

Why Join Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre

Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre is committed to wholistic, team‑based care that supports physical, emotional, mental, and social well‑being. The Registered Dietitian plays a key role in strengthening primary care services and supporting clients to make informed, sustainable nutrition choices that enhance overall health.