We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian works as a member of the Health Care Team to provide their professional expertise to maintain and facilitate client well-being. The Clinical Dietitian functions in a teaching role with new diabetics and follows the patient as required. He/she acts as a resource to members of the Health Care Team and Community to provide and promote nutritional knowledge.

Qualifications

•Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

•CDE certification an asset

•Clinical experience in a hospital outpatient setting

•Clinical teaching experience required

•Experience with insulin pumps an asset

•Experience with behaviour change strategies

•Experience with individual counselling

•Experience group education sessions using various learning techniques

•Courses in adult education and self-management an asset

•Experience in clinical research is an asset

•Must possess own car, a current Ontario Driver's License and a clean driving abstract

•Ability to travel to outreach clinics

•Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal

•Demonstrated problem assessment skills

•Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork

•Demonstrated individual leadership skills

•Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

•Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

•Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.

•Always with compassion

•Power of many

•Serve with purpose

•Every voice matters

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team.

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