Registered Dietitian - Diabetes Education Centre

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health, North America’s first fully digital hospital, serves 850,000 residents in North West Toronto. The hospital is committed to equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. It leverages technology and clinical expertise to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and reduce errors, allowing staff more time with patients. Humber River Health is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital with a research strategy focused on Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. The organization is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its Diabetes Education Centre, contributing to its journey towards high reliability care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition Sciences or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program, MSc. Food & Nutrition, or member (or eligibility to become a member) of the Dietitians of Canada
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing is required
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator is required
• Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and trends
• Experience in applying principles of adult education in ambulatory care and the ability to teach in an individual or group setting is required
• Experience in program development and evaluation required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in diabetes care and management
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to set priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to encourage, support and motivate patients and/or their families from a multi-cultural community
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with other members of the health care team
• A positive attendance and discipline free record required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources and experience in community outreach preferred
• Proficiency in a second language used in the community served would be an asset
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, care coordination and evaluation of patients whom are referred for diabetes care and management.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and Endocrinologist in the development of client-focused health maintenance plans related to diabetes while utilizing a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach
• Uses a variety of teaching methods and principles of adult education to engage with clients to enhance diabetes self-management in group and individual settings
• Ensures continuity of care by maintaining up to-date medical records, communicating with the client’s primary care provider and other service providers, and making referrals where appropriate
• Regular monitoring of clients within scope of practice
• Engages in health promotion, outreach activities and diabetes education services in the community
• Participate in chart reviews and case conferences
• Maintain and develop professional competencies

Benefits

• Recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
• Support for employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
• Membership in the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and deep involvement in research and academic collaboration
• Dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstration of values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities
• Fosters a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute, guided by a strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion
• Welcomes applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors
• Compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, with no discrimination on protected grounds
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees