Registered Dietitian (Full-Time, Ongoing Contract)

Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT) is one of the largest and most comprehensive family health teams in Ontario, serving patients across more than 15 sites in four counties. Our mission is to provide collaborative, patient-centered care through an interprofessional team approach that emphasizes innovation, access, equity and excellence.

Family Health Team staff includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, occupational therapists and other health care professionals who will work with physicians as an interdisciplinary team, each using their experience and skills to provide patient centred care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.thamesvalleyfht.ca.

This position would initially be located at 294 Talbot St. in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Requirements:

• Academic preparation from an accredited Canadian university program in foods & nutrition or equivalent

• Practical training in an accredited practical program in Canada or equivalent

• Three to five years clinical counseling and community nutrition experience or comparable skills, experience and education

• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

• Member in good standing with College of Dietitians

Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction

• Strong leadership, organization, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates some research experience

• Experience in the use of EMR and Microsoft Office applications

• Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences

• Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental

• Knowledge of the goals and structure of the organization

• Solid understanding and experience with adult group learning principles, teaching self management techniques & ability to evoke participation in a group environment

• Level of comfort or willingness to become familiar with virtual meeting technology

• Experience with facilitation of an online program considered an asset

• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals

Hourly Rate: $34.8138 - $42.4559

To Apply: Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact julie.goodchild@thamesvalleyfht.ca if you require assistance with an accommodation