Careers
Registered Dietitian
Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE)
Full-time (1.0FTE) Permanent
The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is seeking a Registered Dietitian to work in partnership with the Registered Nurse CDE as part of the Diabetic Education Program. As a Dietitian at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) you will work both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to assess and treat health problems, with an emphasis on health promotion and diabetes management.
Qualifications, Education and Training
- Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Certified Diabetes Educator or ability to complete CDE certification
- Experience in Diabetic Education
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide overall health management in support of the Diabetic Education Program and primary care providers.
- Utilize best practice strategies to provide diabetic, nutrition, and weight management education to patients, families, and care providers.
- Consult with other team members to achieve preferable outcomes for patients.
- Participate in diabetic care rounds and in-service education.
- Review clinical information obtained through referrals, lab reports, and health records.
- Support patients/families and primary care providers to develop, implement and revise customized self-management plans.
- Serve as a community resource by providing information about diabetes, nutrition, health, and weight management.
- Participate in regular program review, planning and evaluation initiatives with a continuous focus on quality improvement.
- Perform administrative tasks as related to the position, including program planning, clinical documentation, statistics, and report preparation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the role of the Dietitian within an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with managing and providing education to diabetic patients.
- Commitment to community-based healthcare and knowledge of community-based resources.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, peers, and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to share information and teach while treating patients.
- Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in the use of TELUS PSS Suite an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Location
The location of work is the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, 1005 Medical Centre Road, Sharbot Lake ON.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time permanent position consisting of 40 hours per week.
Compensation
Salary: approximately $74,000/year plus benefits
As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All SLFHT staff have a duty to uphold high ethical and professional standards, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and use tact and good judgment in dealings with patients and other staff.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes to shabotlakefht@gmail.com