Registered Dietitian (12-14 month term)

Job Description

The Family First Family Health Team (FHT) is looking for a committed and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our dedicated team of allied health providers and administrative personnel for a 12-14 month term.

*Term (12-14 months)*

*37.5 hours per week*

*Primary Responsibilities*

* Provide nutritional counselling in individual, family, and group settings;
* Conduct nutrition assessments;
* Promote behaviour change related to food choices, eating behaviour, and food preparation methods to optimize health;
* Monitor patient progress on a regular basis;
* Support patients in their efforts to make positive, healthy food choices;
* Collaborate with physician and other allied health professionals to incorporate a nutritional component in the management of chronic disease such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia;
* Support patients in their efforts to achieve individual nutrition goals;
* Implement strategies to promote health and prevent disease for both primary and secondary prevention;
* Initiate health education and other activities that assist, promote and support clients as they strive to achieve the highest level of health;
* Deliver health education programs for patients and communities;
* Develop learning resources for patients;
* Help patients identify and use health resources;
* Involve patients in decisions about their own health and care;
* Encourage patients to take action for their own health;
* Help educate students, peers, and other healthcare providers; and
* Act as a health advocate for patients.

*Education, Training and Licensing Requirements*

* Minimum of 3 years of recent continuous experience as a clinical dietitian in a primary care or hospital setting.
* Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (or similar) from a recognized school of nutrition accredited by the Partnership for Dietetics Education and Practice (PDEP) or, prior to 2015, Dietitians of Canada.
* Maintain licensure and registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; and
* Maintain current membership and evidence of adequate liability insurance through a professional association or another insurance carrier.

*Salary*

* $38.79 per hour based on experience.
* Eligible for benefits and Healthcare of Ontario pension plan (HOOPP).

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to $38.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person