Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian(15 hours/week, 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  .

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

Valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle, and appropriate insurance.

• Ability to work in clinic independently in a team-based, fast-paced environment

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

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 as group facilitation will be part of this role

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and 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.

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