Registered Dietitian CDE (1.0 FTE Full-Time Contract)

Guelph Family Health Team; Guelph; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guelph Family Health Team is seeking a Registered Dietitian CDE (1.0 FTE Full-Time Contract) to provide comprehensive diabetes education and diabetes care management within a collaborative primary care team in Guelph. The RD will work with RNs, Kinesiologists, and physicians to deliver direct patient care and to help develop and implement effective programs to improve community health outcomes.

The role emphasizes full-scope dietetic practice, program development, and prevention/management for

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Certified Diabetes Educator
• Experience supporting patients with gestational diabetes and/or on insulin pump therapy is an asset
• Demonstrated teaching ability, case coordination and consultation skills
• Strong knowledge of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and related conditions including medications
• Experience developing and implementing nutrition care plans
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Advanced decision making, problem identification and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work as a team in a rapidly changing/evolving environment
• Proficiency in the use of computer and information technology
• Craving Change (TM) Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized diabetes education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing follow-up support.
• Educate on key topics including medication, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and complication prevention.
• Collaborate with nurses, kinesiologists, and other health professionals in a team-based care model.
• Manage documentation and contribute to community outreach and group programming.

Education

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Certified Diabetes Educator

Craving Change (TM) Certification is an asset

Job description

Guelph Family Health Team is looking for a Registered Dietitian CDE (1.0 FTE Full-Time Contract)
Hourly Rate: $42.93 – 43.20
Reports to: Manager, Chronic Disease

About Us :

The Guelph Family Health Team is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary primary care organization providing comprehensive, team-based care to the community of Guelph and surrounding areas. Our team works collaboratively to improve patient access, health outcomes, and system sustainability through innovative and integrated primary care services.

Position Summary :

The Dietitian will function in close collaboration with RNs, Kinesiologists, and other allied health team members in addition to physicians and NPs. As a vital member of the patient focused team, the RD will provide clinical services in conjunction with all health care professionals. The role will focus on full scope dietetic practice with a diverse caseload, chronic disease management and prevention/health promotion in a primary care setting with a goal to assist individuals, families, groups, and our community at large with diabetes prevention and management. The role will be focused on both the provision of direct patient care as well as assisting in the development/implementation of programs, resources, and community linkages.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized diabetes education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing follow-up support.
• Educate on key topics including medication, nutrition, glucose monitoring, and complication prevention.
• Collaborate with nurses, kinesiologists, and other health professionals in a team-based care model.
• Manage documentation and contribute to community outreach and group programming.

Qualifications :

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Currently a Certified Diabetes Educator
• Experience supporting patients with gestational diabetes and/or on insulin pump therapy is an asset
• Demonstrated teaching ability, case coordination and consultation skills
• Strong knowledge of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and related conditions including medications
• Experience developing and implementing nutrition care plans
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Advanced decision making, problem identification and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work as a team in a rapidly changing/evolving environment
• Proficiency in the use of computer and information technology
• Craving Change (TM) Certification is an asset

Guelph FHT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process; please advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.

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