Registered Dietitian

Location: Timiskaming North (Iroquois Falls A)

The Registered Dietitian (RD), as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible for providing nutrition care and counseling 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 and services offered by the Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT) for the identified rostered patient population.

Primary Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ nutritional status to develop personalized care plans.

Create evidence-based,client-centered nutrition care plans that support disease prevention and management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease).

Offer tailored dietary education and 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 healthcare providers to integrate nutrition care into the broader primary care plan.

Contribute to team-based programs for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders by providing ongoing dietary guidance and monitoring.

Lead initiatives and workshops on healthy eating, weight management, label reading,and lifestyle modifications to enhance population health.

Keep detailed, timely, and confidential 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 patient sand

personnel.

Ensure adherence to PHIPA.

Education,Qualification and Skills

Current registration in good standing with the Collegeof Dietitians of Ontario.

Proficiencies in assessment, navigation, and program development.

Strong leadership, able to prioritize workload, conduct research, evaluations, time management, problem solving with strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and/orin a team.

Excellent verbal 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

Must adhere to all TAFHT Policies and Procedures.

Mustbe legally entitled to work in Canada.

This position 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 above responsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assigned other 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.

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