Registered Dietitian

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessments, treatment, and education for individuals and groups across their lifespan. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to support primary health care and community development.

Job details

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services. Registered Dietitian Permanent – Sarnia Site 0.6 FTE – 22.5 hours per week The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessments, treatment, and education for individuals and groups across the lifespan. Qualifications Undergraduate Degree in Foods and Nutrition from a recognized university. Possess current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (temporary licenses will also be considered). Three to five years clinical counselling and community nutrition experience, an asset. Demonstrated skills in facilitating groups, team skills, and effective communication. Demonstrated knowledge of community-based health care and the determinants of health. Proficiency in French is considered an asset. The rate of pay for this position is $42,839 - $50,880 annually (on a six-step grid). The rate of pay offered will be based on experience and education. Medical benefits, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and paid vacation are included. Flexible hours of work are required. The incumbent will primarily work at the Sarnia location but may be required to travel to all locations, as needed. For additional information: April George, Human Resources Assistant North Lambton Community Health Centre # 3 - 59 King Street West Forest, Ontario, N0N 1J0 Email: ageorge@nlchc.com North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us should accommodation be required to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Closing Date: Posted until filled

What you’ll do

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessments, treatment, and education for individuals and groups across their lifespan. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to support primary health care and community development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Foods and Nutrition and current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Three to five years of clinical counselling and community nutrition experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Community development · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nutrition Assessment
• Clinical Counselling
• Community Nutrition
• Group Facilitation
• Effective Communication
• French Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Science & Research