Registered Dietitian in Timmins

The Registered Dietitian (RD), as a member of theinterdisciplinary team, is responsible for providing nutrition care andcounseling to support the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic andacute health conditions.

The RD participates in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition related programs andservices offered by the Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT) for theidentified rostered patient population.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Evaluate patients’ nutritionalstatus to develop personalized care plans.
• Create evidence-based, client-centered nutrition care plans that support disease prevention andmanagement (e. g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease).
• Offer tailored dietary educationand behavior change support through one-on-one and group sessions.
• Knowledge and proficiency incurrent, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, withan emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction.
• Work closely with healthcareproviders to integrate nutrition care into the broader primary care plan.
• Contribute to team-based programsfor conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders byproviding ongoing dietary guidance and monitoring.
• Leadinitiatives and workshops on healthy eating, weight management, label reading, and lifestyle modifications to enhance population health.
• Keep detailed, timely, andconfidential documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, care plans, and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Identify social determinants ofhealth, such as food insecurity, and connect patients with community resourcesor supports to address these needs.
• Exercise reasonable care and cautionin protecting confidential and sensitive information related to patientsand
• personnel.
• Ensure adherence to PHIPA.

Education, Qualification and Skills

• Current registration in good standing with the Collegeof Dietitians of Ontario.
• Proficiencies in assessment, navigation, andprogram development.
• Strong leadership, able to prioritize workload, conductresearch, evaluations, time management, problem solving with strong criticalthinking, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and/orin a team.
• Excellentverbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and e xperience and commitment toworking collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Experience in the use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), preferably Practice Solutions, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook an asset.
• Sound theoretical knowledge.
• Bilingualism French and English communication, spokenand written considered a strong asset.
• Additional Job Requirements
• Mustadhere to all TAFHT Policies and Procedures.
• Mustbe legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Thisposition is in Timmins, ON, the position requires working in office and onsite.
• As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proofof COVID-19 vaccination.
• Ability to travel within the community for work-related purposesusing your own vehicle (employer-provided reimbursement for travel expenses).

The aboveresponsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assignedother related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the Family Health Team.

Why Join Our Team

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Enjoy health and dental benefits to support your well-being.
• Pension Plan (HOOPP) – Secure your future with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan(HOOPP).
• Generous Vacation Package – Take advantage of a competitive vacation allowance tosupport work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off – Benefit from illness and personal days, float days, and paid timeoff between December 25 and January 1st.
• Exclusive Perks – Access discounts and special offers through Perkopolis.
• Professional Growth – Be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to continuouslearning and development.
• Meaningful Work – Make a direct impact on patient care and community health while workingin a dynamic primary care setting.

This position reportsdirectly to the Clinical Director.

The location of this position could be the Administration, Algonquin West, 101 Mall, Algonquin East, Third Avenue site orany other location within Timmins.

The employer reserves the right to modifythe location/site.

This position is a bargaining unit position, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.

For more information onour team and for a copy of the job description please visit our website at www. timminsfht. ca .

We thank all applicants for their interest in TAFHT, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will becontacted.

The TAFHT is committed to a fair andtransparent hiring process.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) orautomated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates.

Allapplications are reviewed by qualified members of our team to ensure athoughtful and equitable evaluation.

TAFHT supportsdiversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

Weencourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visibleminorities, aboriginal persons and persons with a disability.

Personalinformation contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes andcollected as per Freedom of Information (F.

I.) And Protection of Privacy Act,1987.

TAFHT is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities inaccordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If yourequire a specific accommodation during the application, interview orrecruitment stage, please contact our office at 705-267-1993, or by email athumanresouces@tafht. ca noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, forappropriate accommodations to be made.

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