Registered Dietitian- Hamilton Family Health Team (Hamilton)

Job Description:

Together, we do amazing things every day.
Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day!

Your Opportunity:
As a HFHT Dietitian, you will be completing individual nutrition assessments, developing nutrition care plans and providing nutrition counselling for the management of conditions commonly seen in family practice including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, disordered eating, bariatric care and other medical needs. You must have the proven ability to work effectively with patients, physicians and other health professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Experience in group facilitation, motivational interviewing and additional languages are considered assets. 

The Hamilton Family Health Team is seeking one Registered Dietitian for a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position. The Hamilton Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management and prevention identifying nutrition problems, assessing nutritional status of patients, developing nutrition care plans and evaluate and monitoring effectiveness of nutrition interventions
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments identifying stages of change, socio-economic and cultural factors impacting health behaviours
• Utilize appropriate counselling techniques including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavior therapy. 
• Communicate nutrition care plans and debrief with primary care team members as needed
• 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.
• Safeguard client records and assures confidentiality of client information.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement for nutrition services and interdisciplinary work. 
• Work together within RD group to create resources to enhance patient access to timely, evidence-based primary care nutrition. 
• Facilitate/co-facilitate groups with other staff of the FHT.
• Assist in the education of staff, students, volunteers and peer support workers and supervision of internship placements. 
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and maintaining license to practice.
• Comply with all relevant HFHT policies, procedures, and protocols. 
• Other duties as required.
   

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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
• Good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and possess professional liability insurance. 
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and Second language are an asset
• Minimum 2-3 years in a community based or clinical health service organization. 
• Ability to provide medical nutrition therapy for a wide variety of issues commonly seen in family practice
• A good understanding of nutrition interventions for chronic disease management and evidence-based nutrition best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, nutrition counseling, and group facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time-management, documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary health care team, provide nutrition leadership and maintain excellent working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Ability and interest in preceptoring dietetic interns and Master students
• Familiarity with requirements of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Regulated Health Professional Act 1991, Scope of Practice per The Dietetics Act 1991 and privacy legislation
• High level of competency with computers and information technology
• Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals
   

The ideal RD candidate is an intuitive, adaptable, self-directed health professional with a passion for their work and a strong commitment to providing and improving team-based patient care.

Why join the HFHT?

• Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to:
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP)
• Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance
• Meaningful, purpose-based work
• 13 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day
• Flexible work schedule
• Ongoing green initiatives

Summary

• Classification: Non-Union
• Primary Location: Hamilton; Hybrid work
• Employee Class: Full-Time, for up to 12 months
• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9:00-5:00PM; Hybrid Schedule
• Date Available: July 2024
• Salary: $60,250-$74,148