Registered Dietitian

Norfolk Family Health Team; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their interdisciplinary team. This part-time role involves providing high-quality medical nutrition therapy and counseling for patients in various health programs. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and possess excellent communication skills, with a strong focus on evidence-based practices. This innovative organization is dedicated to enhancing health care services in the community and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about nutrition and want to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in health promotion and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, executing tailored nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling for patients across various programs.
• Focus on innovation and program planning to optimize nutrition care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Tailored nutrition care plans

Evidence-based approach

Communication skills

EMR (PS Suite) skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

EMR (PS Suite)

Job description

Registered Dietitian - PPT

0.6 FTE (22.5hrs/week)

The Norfolk Family Health Team (NFHT) is a community-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality, person-centered health care for individuals and families residing in Norfolk County.

Norfolk FHT provides access to family physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and other health professionals. Norfolk FHT provides specialized services for rostered patients, including the Diabetes Management Program, Geriatric Program, Registered Dietitian, Mental Health Counseling, Cancer Screening, Well Baby and Childhood Immunization, Spirometry Clinic, and Pharmacy Medication Reconciliation. Community Programs include the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management Program, Norfolk Prenatal and Newborn Health Program, Sexual Health Program, Seasonal Agriculture Workers, Foot Care, and Smoking Cessation.

A secondary site can be found in Port Rowan, Delhi, and Paris.

Job Description

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with patients, families, and care providers. The position includes individual counseling and group education for rostered patients and participants of the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management Program and the Norfolk Prenatal and Newborn Health Program. The dietitian provides nutrition care across the lifespan in a variety of areas, including infant, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, food allergies and intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, emotional eating, eating disorders (medically stable), chronic disease management, and health promotion. The Norfolk FHT RD program is in good standing with dietetic internship programs, whereby there is an opportunity for dietetic preceptorship. Given the goal of expanding the dietitian role at Norfolk FHT, there is also a strong focus on innovation, program planning, and evaluation in order to optimize nutrition care for Norfolk County.

Education, Designations, and Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Proof of liability insurance
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Knowledge and experience in health promotion and chronic disease management in primary care
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work as a self-directed health care professional in an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to execute tailored nutrition care plans for patients based on comprehensive nutrition assessment
• Takes an evidence-based, person-centered, non-judgmental, body-kind approach to care
• Desire to continually work towards best practice and optimizing health care
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong EMR (PS Suite), documentation, and organizational skills

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Norfolk Family Health Team (NFHT) is committed to employment equity, diversity, and a supportive environment. The NFHT welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

The NFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the NFHT regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Registered Dietitian: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk County, ON