Registered Dietitian (0.80 FTE - 4.0 days/week) – Kincardine FHT

1. 0.8FTE (28 hours/week)

a. Primary location of work: i. Kincardine FHT: Kincardine ON ii. Currently Dr. Earl Medical Clinic, Port Elgin, ON The Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team of interdisciplinary health providers.

The KFHT is a group of allied healthcare professionals with a mission to provide comprehensive patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that is responsive to the needs of the community. As a Registered Dietitian with the KFHT, you will have a passion for team based primary care in a rural community including chronic disease management and health promotion for all ages.

You will be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and report into the Director of Clinical Operation, Expansion Sites and the Clinical Lead, Kincardine Site.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences, socioeconomic background and psychological outlook, cultural background and clinical profile
- Develop nutritional plans which incorporate health, stages of change, culture and socio-economic factors and provide nutrition counselling to clients
- Ensure ongoing nutritional care by maintaining complete and accurate client records, assessment notes and required correspondence, and by monitoring client progress on a regular basis

· Communicate nutrition care plans and debrief with primary care team members as needed · Develop and facilitate nutritional programs virtually and in-person

· Develop and/or obtain nutritional education resources to meet the needs of clients and other team members

· Assure confidentiality of client information

· Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary work

· Contribute to the collection, analysis and reporting of data and relevant information

· Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities

EDUCATION / JOB SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS





· Good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and possess professional liability insurance

· 4-year Bachelor of Science or Applied Science degree, majoring in Nutritional Sciences or Human Nutrition (or equivalent)

· Completion of Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship program or combined Master’s and Dietetic Internship program

· Two years’ experience in a primary health care setting preferred

· Diabetes education experience an asset

· Current Diabetes Educator certification preferred

- Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Must have a valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle.

SKILLS and ABILITIES · Work in a collaborative practice model

· Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and to function in an independent, self-directed manner

· Commitment to working from a health at every size and health equity perspective

· Excellent communication, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated ability to facilitate both individual and group educational sessions using the principles of adult learning to a diverse population

· Proven efficient and effective patient care and ability to leverage existing resources when available

Benefits

- The Kincardine Family Health Team offers health advantages, participation in HOOPP pension, paid time off, and education allowance.

- On site parking

How to Apply

- We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
- We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

- We do not use any AI or automated screening tools in our recruitment or hiring process. All candidates are evaluated directly by our management team.
- If interested, please apply to the attention of: Debbie Taylor, Director of Clinical Operations Expansion Sites [email protected]

Compensation: $39.87 - $43.23 Pay: $39.87-$43.23 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 28.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Dietitian (0.80 FTE - 4.0 days/week) – Kincardine FHT
🏢 Kincardine Family Health Team
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