Registered Dietitian

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Dietitian to provide allied health services to the Sioux Lookout region. This role involves patient assessments, creating nutritional plans, and collaborating with health providers. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Nutrition and experience in the field, alongside a commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Nutritionist/Dietitian.
• Ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessments and therapy based on clinical reasoning.
• Create individualized nutritional treatment plans.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication in First Nations dialect

Patient therapy and counselling

Collaborative health care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition

Certification as Diabetes Educator

Job description

Overview

Location: Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay or Winnipeg

Salary Range: $77,612 to $113,338 per annum

Reference Number: REGIS001401

If applying by email, indicate reference number in subject line.

Job Summary

The SLFNHA Developmental Services (DS) provides children and youth allied health services to the 31 communities in the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority catchment. Under the SLFNHA Developmental Services, the Dietitian will work with patients, caregivers and community resources to provide assessment, consultation and development of treatment plans. The Dietitian is a key part of the patient circle of care and will work to their full scope of practice. Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge; technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The Dietitian will provide assessments, consultation, development of treatment plans and seamless system navigation. The Dietitian will work in clinic, school, daycare environments in communities as well as providing visits and interventions within children’s homes. The Dietitian is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager of Developmental Services.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset
• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition, Home Economics or Human Ecology
• Registered in good standing as a Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nutritionist/Dietitian or related position
• Certified Diabetes Educator or College Diabetes Education Certificate or be eligible to write and successfully pass the Certification exam and/or completed College Diabetes Education Certificate
• Ability to travel to remote locations via various modes of travel – automobile, small airplane travel, etc.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provision of patient assessments/therapy/counselling, utilizing clinical reasoning
• Empower and support patients to improve their ability to take on individual responsibility for their own health pathway
• Work with other health providers to formulate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention
• Provide individualized nutritional treatment plans to develop, maintain, or augment individual health utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities. Review and modify programming and treatment as needed
• Ensure proper management of client documentation as per college guidelines, Privacy legislation and SLFNHA policies and procedures
• Provide specialized educational programs and health promotions to assist children and families in managing pediatric health conditions
• Contributes to development and delivery of workshops in collaboration with the DS members related to nutrition needs of clients
• Engage in committee work and/or project work, policy development and/or review
• Identify, prioritize and initiate and or collaborate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including accurate and comprehensive statistical compilation; and review of clinical processes and procedures
• Work in a manner that is compliant with SLFNHA practices, policies and procedures including workplace health and safety policies

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] or apply online at http://www.slfnha.com/careers

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com