Registered Dietitian (Temporary Full-Time)
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About the role
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 a 1.0 FTE Registered Dietitian for a Temporary Full-Time 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 assure 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 precepting 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) · Meaningful, purpose-based work · 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day · Flexible work schedule · Ongoing green initiatives
Summary Classification: Non-Union Primary Location: Hamilton Employee Class: Temporary Full-Time 1.0 FTE Schedule: Monday-Friday Salary: $75,678.44 – 81,800
Application Instructions: Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca
Note: If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.
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About Hamilton Family Health Team
What is a Family Health Team?
In a FHT (Family Health Team) model, family doctors work closely with nurses, mental health counsellors, dietitians, psychiatrists, pharmacists and more to provide team-based care to patients.
Who is the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT)?
HFHT is the largest Family Health Team in Ontario. We have over 165 family doctors and over 250 allied health care providers in our organization. We serve over half of the population of Hamilton. There are many opportunities for innovation, leadership, and collaboration with other community health agencies at our public-sector organization.
Why would you want to be a part of HFHT?
- Be surrounded by a diverse group of experts. Here at HFHT, we value collaboration so you will be working with a group of people who can complement and expand your skillset.
- Be at the forefront of primary health care in Hamilton. As a leader in Hamilton’s primary care sector, we receive many opportunities and partnerships to better improve patient care.
- Never stop learning. In most roles, we provide generous annual professional development packages so that you can continue to grow and refine your professional toolkit.
- Care for others’ health without sacrificing your own. At HFHT, we offer competitive benefits packages that could include a Health Care Spending Account. We also offer paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time) in addition to other benefits.
- Enjoy other benefits and work perks: Many roles are eligible for HOOPP, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. For most roles, we offer a hybrid working model, meaning that you will be permitted to do some of your work remotely, if you choose.
- Expand your role to include organizational and leadership opportunities. Our Green Initiative, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and HFHT Positive Committee are among a few of the groups you can join to work toward the greater good and add some diversity to your day-to-day work.
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Registered Dietitian (Temporary Full-Time)
Top Benefits
About the role
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 a 1.0 FTE Registered Dietitian for a Temporary Full-Time 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 assure 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 precepting 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) · Meaningful, purpose-based work · 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day · Flexible work schedule · Ongoing green initiatives
Summary Classification: Non-Union Primary Location: Hamilton Employee Class: Temporary Full-Time 1.0 FTE Schedule: Monday-Friday Salary: $75,678.44 – 81,800
Application Instructions: Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca
Note: If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.
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About Hamilton Family Health Team
What is a Family Health Team?
In a FHT (Family Health Team) model, family doctors work closely with nurses, mental health counsellors, dietitians, psychiatrists, pharmacists and more to provide team-based care to patients.
Who is the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT)?
HFHT is the largest Family Health Team in Ontario. We have over 165 family doctors and over 250 allied health care providers in our organization. We serve over half of the population of Hamilton. There are many opportunities for innovation, leadership, and collaboration with other community health agencies at our public-sector organization.
Why would you want to be a part of HFHT?
- Be surrounded by a diverse group of experts. Here at HFHT, we value collaboration so you will be working with a group of people who can complement and expand your skillset.
- Be at the forefront of primary health care in Hamilton. As a leader in Hamilton’s primary care sector, we receive many opportunities and partnerships to better improve patient care.
- Never stop learning. In most roles, we provide generous annual professional development packages so that you can continue to grow and refine your professional toolkit.
- Care for others’ health without sacrificing your own. At HFHT, we offer competitive benefits packages that could include a Health Care Spending Account. We also offer paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time) in addition to other benefits.
- Enjoy other benefits and work perks: Many roles are eligible for HOOPP, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. For most roles, we offer a hybrid working model, meaning that you will be permitted to do some of your work remotely, if you choose.
- Expand your role to include organizational and leadership opportunities. Our Green Initiative, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and HFHT Positive Committee are among a few of the groups you can join to work toward the greater good and add some diversity to your day-to-day work.