Registered Dietitian
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary:
The SLFNHA Developmental services (DS) provides children and youth allied health services to the 31 communities in the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority catchment.
Under the, SLFNHA Developmental Services (DS) the Registered Dietitian (RD) will work with patients, caregivers and community resources to provide assessment, consultation and development of treatment plans. The Dietitian is a key part of the patient circle of care and will work to their full scope of practice. Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge; technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The Registered Dietitian will provide assessments, consultation, development of treatment plans and seamless system navigation. The Registered Dietitian will work in clinic, school, daycare environments in communities as well as providing visits and interventions within children’s homes.
The Registered Dietitian is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, Developmental Services
2025 Salary Range: $77,612 - $113,338 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Posting Type: This is a vacancy for an existing position
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Qualifications:
- Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
- Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition, Home Economics or Human Ecology
- Registered in good standing as a Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nutritionist/Dietitian or related position.
- Certified Diabetes Educator or College Diabetes Education Certificate or be eligible to write and successfully pass the Certification exam and/or completed College Diabetes Education Certificate.
- Ability to travel to remote locations via various modes of travel – automobile, small airplane travel, etc.
- Ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provision of patient assessments/therapy/counselling, utilizing clinical reasoning.
- Empower and support patients to improve their ability to take on individual responsibility for their own health pathway.
- Work with other health providers to formulate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention.
- Provide individualized nutritional treatment plans to develop, maintain, or augment individual health utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities. Review and modify programming and treatment as needed.
- Ensure proper management of client documentation as per college guidelines, Privacy legislation and SLFNHA policies and procedures.
- Provide specialized educational programs and health promotions to assist children and families in managing pediatric health conditions.
- Contributes to development and delivery of workshops in collaboration with the DS members related to nutrition needs of clients.
- Engage in committee work and/or project work, policy development and/or review.
- Identify, prioritize and initiate and or collaborate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including accurate and comprehensive statistical compilation; and review of clinical processes and procedures.
- Work in a manner that is compliant with SLFNHA practices, policies and procedures including workplace health and safety policies
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring First Nation's employees whenever possible.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring First Nation's people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.
We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
- Pension plan
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance
Travel Required
- Yes. 8-10 days per month in community
About Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Transforming the health of Anishinaabe people across Kiiwetinoong by providing community-led services and a strong voice for their community needs. Based out of 61 Queen St, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada.
Registered Dietitian
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary:
The SLFNHA Developmental services (DS) provides children and youth allied health services to the 31 communities in the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority catchment.
Under the, SLFNHA Developmental Services (DS) the Registered Dietitian (RD) will work with patients, caregivers and community resources to provide assessment, consultation and development of treatment plans. The Dietitian is a key part of the patient circle of care and will work to their full scope of practice. Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge; technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The Registered Dietitian will provide assessments, consultation, development of treatment plans and seamless system navigation. The Registered Dietitian will work in clinic, school, daycare environments in communities as well as providing visits and interventions within children’s homes.
The Registered Dietitian is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager, Developmental Services
2025 Salary Range: $77,612 - $113,338 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Posting Type: This is a vacancy for an existing position
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Qualifications:
- Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
- Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Nutrition, Home Economics or Human Ecology
- Registered in good standing as a Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nutritionist/Dietitian or related position.
- Certified Diabetes Educator or College Diabetes Education Certificate or be eligible to write and successfully pass the Certification exam and/or completed College Diabetes Education Certificate.
- Ability to travel to remote locations via various modes of travel – automobile, small airplane travel, etc.
- Ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provision of patient assessments/therapy/counselling, utilizing clinical reasoning.
- Empower and support patients to improve their ability to take on individual responsibility for their own health pathway.
- Work with other health providers to formulate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention.
- Provide individualized nutritional treatment plans to develop, maintain, or augment individual health utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities. Review and modify programming and treatment as needed.
- Ensure proper management of client documentation as per college guidelines, Privacy legislation and SLFNHA policies and procedures.
- Provide specialized educational programs and health promotions to assist children and families in managing pediatric health conditions.
- Contributes to development and delivery of workshops in collaboration with the DS members related to nutrition needs of clients.
- Engage in committee work and/or project work, policy development and/or review.
- Identify, prioritize and initiate and or collaborate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including accurate and comprehensive statistical compilation; and review of clinical processes and procedures.
- Work in a manner that is compliant with SLFNHA practices, policies and procedures including workplace health and safety policies
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring First Nation's employees whenever possible.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring First Nation's people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.
We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
- Pension plan
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance
Travel Required
- Yes. 8-10 days per month in community
About Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Transforming the health of Anishinaabe people across Kiiwetinoong by providing community-led services and a strong voice for their community needs. Based out of 61 Queen St, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada.