Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

NorWest Community Health Centres; Northwestern Ontario; Presencial; CAD 72 000 - 83 000; Tempo integral

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Health benefits

Ontario Pension Plan

Resumo da oferta

NorWest Community Health Centres is seeking 1 FTE Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) for an in-person role at the Thunder Bay site. You will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver diabetes prevention, clinical care, education and self-management support to adults with diabetes and chronic diseases.

The role emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, and improving health outcomes, with a competitive salary, Ontario Pension Plan and a comprehensive benefits

Qualificações

• Registered Dietitian with current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; or Regulated Health Professional with CDE certification and registration.
• Experience with adults living with diabetes and/or chronic diseases.
• Experience supporting self-management and prevention through education.
• Proficiency with Office apps and EMR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver diabetes prevention, clinical care, education and self-management support.
• Contribute to the Diabetes Program as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide group education and individual counseling.
• Develop, implement and evaluate health promotion activities.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Education/teaching

Group facilitation

Independent & collaborative work

MS Office & EMR

Cultural sensitivity

Formação académica

RD with CDO registration

CDE certification

Ferramentas

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

1 FTE

Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking 1 FTE Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join our interdisciplinary team in an in-person role at our Thunder Bay site. As a valued member of the Community Health Centre team, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our Diabetes Program by providing diabetes prevention, clinical care, education, and self-management support to individuals and groups living with diabetes. Working within a collaborative, client-centred model of care, this role places a strong emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, education, empowerment, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.

The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan, and an excellent group health benefits package.

The pay range for this position is from $72,039 to $83,187 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian with current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; or
• Regulated Health Professional with Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification and current registration in good standing with their respective regulatory college.
• Experience working with adults living with diabetes and/or complex chronic diseases.
• Demonstrated experience supporting self-management and chronic disease prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching, counselling, and group facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion or education programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations and individuals experiencing barriers to care, including those who are underhoused, experiencing mental health challenges, affected by substance use, newcomers, uninsured individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

• Experience applying Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience using adult learning principles in clinical education.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.