Timmins Academic FHT Registered Dietitian

Job Description

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 and acute 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 in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an 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 of health, such as food insecurity, and connect patients with community resources or supports to address these needs.
 Exercise reasonable care and caution in protecting confidential and sensitive information related to patients and
personnel.
 Ensure adherence to PHIPA.

Education, Qualification and Skills
 Current registration in good standing with the College of 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/or in a team.
 Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and experience and commitment to working 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, spoken and written considered a strong asset.

Additional Job Requirements
 Must adhere to all TAFHT Policies and Procedures.
 Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
 This position is in Timmins, ON, the position requires working in office and on site.
 As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
 Ability to travel within the community for work-related purposes using your own vehicle (employer-provided reimbursement for travel expenses).
 Current Ontario Driver’s License.

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 to support work-life balance.
 Paid Time Off – Benefit from illness and personal days, float days, and paid time off 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 continuous learning and development.
 Meaningful Work – Make a direct impact on patient care and community health while working in a dynamic primary care setting.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Director. The location of this position could be the Administration, Algonquin West, 101 Mall, Algonquin East, Third Avenue site or any other location within Timmins. The employer reserves the right to modify the location/site. This position is a bargaining unit position, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.