Registered Dietitian

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association•Toronto, ON

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking a Full-time permanent Registered Dietitian to join their innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care. Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists. They have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team’s primary care initiatives. Their strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient-centred care across the continuum. They work closely with the Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association to provide truly integrated services. On-site & Integrated Programs/Services include: Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services), MINT Memory Clinic, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program, and Specialist clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, and audiology. The clinic operates four well-established clinics in Scarborough, Markham and Richmond Hill, and will be expanding in Markham and Stouffville in Fall 2025. Employees will be assigned to a location that aligns with their preferences and residence, with occasional rotation to support clinic operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree of science in Nutrition or equivalent
Completion of Dietitians of Canada Accredited Internship or Practicum Programs or equivalent (preferably with a community focus or equivalent approved experience)
Registration and in good standing with the College of Dietitian of Ontario
Eligibility for a membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred
At least three years relevant experience or At least two years work experience as a Registered Dietitian in a community based health service organization
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues in diet and nutrition
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. verbal and written)
Good organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem-solving and patient service skills
Experience in planning and implementing health promotion programs and activities
Familiarity with client-centered and self-management approaches to chronic disease prevention and management would be an asset
Valid CPR/first aid certification
Proficiency in English and a second language reflecting the community served, such as Hindi, Tamil, Urdu is an asset
Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
Current vulnerable sector check (completed within one year)

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification
Familiarity with client-centered and self-management approaches to chronic disease prevention and management
Proficiency in a second language reflecting the community served, such as Hindi, Tamil, Urdu

Responsibilities

Work with individual patients to determine nutritional needs
Assess patient nutritional status by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences, socio-economic and cultural background, psychological factors and medical profile
Conduct nutritional and anthropometry assessment
Develop, implement and evaluate individualized nutritional care plans for patients, based on comprehensive needs assessment i.e., considering literacy, language, cultural and psycho-social factors
Provide nutritional advice and counselling to patients and work with multidisciplinary team and develop client-centred care plans for patients
Provide Diabetes Education and co-design diabetes self-management plan with patients
Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and organizational policy, practice and values
Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating dietetic knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of patient care
Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested
Provide support to Chronic Disease Prevention and Maintenance Program through direct service delivery including outreach, health education, nutritional counselling and others
Manage statistic record of diabetes program services, and prepare quarterly reports
Perform other duties as assigned