JOB POSTINGInternal/ExternalPositionDietitian Part time – 0.5 FTEShift35 hours/weekHourly$50.00ClosingOpen until filledLocationAuduzhe Mino Nesewinong (Place of Healthy Breathing) 22 Vaughan RdBackgroundAuduzhe Mino Nesewinong (Place of Healthy Breathing) is an Indigenous‐led primary health care initiative that has supported First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) community members for more than 5 years. Grounded in Indigenous values, self‐determination, and relationship‐based care, Auduzhe was established to address systemic barriers experienced by FNIM peoples. Through trusted community partnerships and outreach‐based service delivery, Auduzhe has grown into an interdisciplinary primary health care model that provides culturally safe, trauma‐informed, and wholistic care across the continuum, including health promotion, disease prevention, mental health and wellness, and primary care services. Embedded within Na‐Me‐Res (Native Men's Residence), Auduzhe also supports Indigenous men residing at the shelter by delivering culturally safe, trauma‐informed primary health care and mental wellness services in a familiar and trusted setting. Auduzhe's approach prioritizes community‐identified needs, continuity of care, and coordination with Indigenous and allied service providers, while advancing Indigenous ways of knowing and being within primary health care settings.Main FunctionThe Dietitian position is intended to support the team at Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong in creating a welcoming and culturally safe space for Indigenous clients. The Dietitian will provide wholistic and comprehensive care for adults and children attending the Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong Indigenous Interdisciplinary Primary Care Team site.Responsibilities and DutiesEvaluate nutritional status of individuals and aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutritionDevelop educational materials for various audiencesPlan,



conduct and evaluate health education sessions on different topicsProvide assessment and counselling for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client's level of knowledge, readiness to change, medical and non-medical factors and socio-demographic backgroundDevelop a health improvement plan in partnership with the client by integrating information about health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resourcesEnsure complete, accurate, and timely documentation using electronic medical recordsWorks in collaboration with other team members and Indigenous and allied service organizations as required to ensure a smooth transition between care sites and that clients' needs are metPerforms other related duties as assigned by Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong leadershipMaintains and develops competence through appropriate continuing educationQualificationsRegistration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and maintains current membership in the Canadian and Ontario Dietetic AssociationsSuccessful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE)Undergraduate degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food and nutritional science from a recognized universityEvidence of liability protection/malpractice insuranceBasic Cardiac Life Support certificateA minimum of 2‐5 years of clinical counselling and community nutrition experience in a variety of primary care settings, one of which must be community healthDemonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning,



and client centered careExperience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions due to poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issuesAn understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community healthExcellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy levelExcellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi‐task in a fast‐paced environmentDemonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team setting in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respectedDemonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applicationsDemonstrated knowledge and experience engaging in and working with Indigenous communitiesExperience with trauma‐informed care; ability to communicate with clients in a culturally safe, professional and empathetic mannerFlexibility to adapt to a dynamic and changing situation, and workloadEqual Employment OpportunityNa‐Me‐Res encourages First Nation, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply and please identify in their cover letter and connections to their community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, we will make every effort to accommodate you.ContactEmail: [email protected], [email protected]: (416) 652-3138Mail: Na‐Me‐Res (Native Men's Residence) Human Resources26 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2C4(Hand delivered applications will not be accepted) #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Dietitian Part Time (Toronto)
🏢 Native Men's Residence
📍 Toronto