We would like you to join our team

The WCFHT is an innovative primary health care team that provides comprehensive care using best evidence practices for our patients. We provide an environment conducive to wellness for patients and staff that promotes mutual respect, excellence in performance and adherence to the highest professional standards.

POSITION Part Time Dietitian
Available now.
2-3 days per week, 15-22.5 hours.

General Description

The registered dietitian will plan and direct the nutritional care of clients and provide nutrition education to the staff within the Family Health Team. The dietician will also participate in larger community health initiatives with opportunities to expand scope as part of the team for chronic disease management..

Roles and Responsibilities
- Assess client nutritional status by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences (socio-economic, psychosocial and cultural background) and clinical/biochemical profile.
- Assists clients in making healthy food choices by developing nutritional care plans incorporating all the above factors in oral and written form.
- Monitors client progress on a regular basis and provides nutritional information to allied staff and physicians, as well as provides the needed ongoing supports and evaluative outcomes.
- Develops or locates nutrition education resources and teaching aids.
- Provides consultation and education of center staff, acting as a resource person.
- Co-facilitates groups with other staff of the FHT.
- Supervises and trains dietetic interns, nutrition and/or medical students on placement at the FHT.
- Supervises volunteers, peer support workers and students working on nutrition projects.
- Assesses community nutrition needs: develops, implements and evaluates community-based nutrition programs.
- Networks with local and/or regional dietitians to assist in quality improvement planning of the program.
- Completes quarterly and annual reports to the Ministry of Health based on requirements.
- Actively participates in chronic disease management of patients, which may include working under medical directive.

**Qualifications**:
Education: Completion of Dietitians of Canada Accredited Undergraduate Program in Nutrition or Food Science, plus Supervised Dietitians of Canada Accredited Internship or Practicum Programs.

Experience: Must have experience in group facilitation, diabetes, lipid and weight management and the ability to practice independently. Two to three years of strong clinical experience is preferred.

Degree, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must be a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and hold professional liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have knowledge of: Requirements of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, privacy legislation, Regulated Health Professional Act 1991, Scope of Practice as per The Dietetics Act 1991.

Must have skills in: assessment, planning, communication, evaluation, computer skills, group facilitation and expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations.

Required abilities include: time management, flexibility, and ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease Management strategies and the Expanded Chronic Care Model.

SALARY AND BENEFITS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: From $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person