Job Summary and Qualifications:

•  Primary Care Clinical Dietitian

  Permanent Part-Time 0.5 FTE

   

  The Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT) is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic interprofessional team. Care for primary care patients at SAFHT will include helping support their cardiovascular health, metabolic management, digestive system diseases and pediatric nutritional issues.

   

  Job Summary

  • Conduct nutrition assessment of patients with incorporation of food habits, preferences, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, psychological factors and medical profile
  • Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients based on assessment and plan, with consideration to literacy, language, cultural, and psycho-social factors
  • Record assessments and plan in detailed reports of encounters with EMR (PSS)
  • Work with patients and inter-professional team members to develop and implement primary care coordinated care plans
  • Facilitate and develop group and community outreach education sessions
  • Ensure practice is consistent with professional standards as outlined by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and organizational policies
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
  • Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
  • Participate in Quality Improvement, and program development initiatives
  • Perform other duties as assigned

   

  Qualifications:

  • Graduated from an accredited or recognized program with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition or equivalent
  • Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate (CDE) preferred
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Registered Dietitian working with patients in a primary care and/or community-based care
  • Experience working with  patients dietary needs
  • Knowledge and ability to apply adult learning principles
  • Experience in planning and implementing health promotion programs and activities
  • Familiarity with client-centered and self-management approaches to chronic disease prevention and management
  • Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and on inter-disciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diet and nutrition
  • Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), critical thinking, and interpersonal skills