Job Description

Position Summary

As a key member of Connexion Family Health Team (CFHT), and an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will deliver Dietitian care and education in accordance with FHT policies and professional practice standards. You will perform routine dietitian duties, and ensure that the needs of our patients are met.

Your primary roles are to work in partnership with physicians and other health care providers to assess patient needs, develop and implement nutrition plans with patients, monitor patient progress, and provide education and advocacy. You will work with physicians on referrals and collaboration as they relate to diet and nutrition.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to health promotion and illness prevention strategies and develop specialized nutrition therapy, provide education and dietary counselling, rehabilitation and support strategies to address specific nutrition related illnesses.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assessments Treatment and Management Education and Advocacy Developing and Implementing Programs Administration and Reporting Referrals/Collaboration

Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adjust language and terminology to suit the individual patient or patient group Strong clinical skills Demonstrate cultural sensitivity Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team Ability to work in an inter-professional team environment Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system is an asset

Language Skills

Bilingual (French and English) for verbal communication is preferred.

Education and Credentials

Minimum Education: Completion of an accredited bachelor degree in Foods and Nutrition and an accredited Dietitian Internship Registration and Membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Relevant Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field would be considered an asset

Job Specification

Position is to cover 12 month maternity leave Hours of Work - Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., on-site, 37.5-hour work week with the possibility of one evening shift (11a-7p) per week Start date - January 2025 Pay: $74,139.00 per year with competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal leave
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $74,139.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucester, ON K1J 9M1