Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator
About The Position
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. We are currently seeking 1 FTE Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join our interdisciplinary team in an in-person role at our Thunder Bay site. As a valued member of the Community Health Centre team, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our Diabetes Program by providing diabetes prevention, clinical care, education, and self-management support to individuals and groups living with diabetes. Working within a collaborative, client-centred model of care, this role places a strong emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, education, empowerment, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario; or Regulated Health Professional with Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification and current registration in good standing with their respective regulatory college.
- Experience working with adults living with diabetes and/or complex chronic diseases.
- Demonstrated experience supporting self-management and chronic disease prevention.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, teaching, counselling, and group facilitation skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations and individuals experiencing barriers to care, including those who are underhoused, experiencing mental health challenges, affected by substance use, newcomers, uninsured individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion or education programs.
- Training in Motivational Interviewing.
Responsibilities
- Providing diabetes prevention, clinical care, education, and self-management support to individuals and groups living with diabetes.
- Contributing to the delivery of the Diabetes Program.
- Working within a collaborative, client-centred model of care.
- Placing a strong emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, education, empowerment, and improving health outcomes for the communities served.
- Developing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion or education programs.
- Applying Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Using adult learning principles in clinical education.
Benefits
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan
- Excellent group health benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
