Registered Dietitian

at  ClarenceRockland Family Health Team

Have you ever considered working in a spacious and welcoming primary care clinic just outside Ottawa? A clinic that is located in a lovely community where you will be able use all of your clinical skills as part of a dynamic and supportive interdisciplinary team?
The Clarence Rockland Family Health Team, located on the river in a semi-rural community about 25 minutes east of Ottawa, is looking for a registered dietitian to join its group. Our spacious and welcoming clinic is filled with natural light and was custom built to meet the needs of a rural practice with 30 exam rooms and 2 procedure rooms. We have a strong focus on workflow and efficiency ensuring we operate as an integrated team where everyone works together to provide comprehensive, accessible and coordinated primary health care to the residents of Clarence-Rockland.
If you are an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated person looking to take on this challenge, please send your application to @*.* or via fax at 613-446-5737.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics
Registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Minimum two years of clinical work experience
Able to communicate fluently, verbally and in writing, in both French and English

SKILLS:

Excellent knowledge of health issues influenced by nutrition for individuals of all ages
Excellent knowledge in health promotion through an active lifestyle and in the process of behavioral changing
Excellent knowledge of health issues for patients suffering from obesity, type II diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cardiovascular disease
Excellent knowledge of gastrointestinal problems such as gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease or crohn’s & colitis
Knowledgeable and comfortable with whole food plant-based diet to reverse chronic diseases
Demonstrates aptitudes at evaluating patients’ learning needs and to plan relevant instruction
Demonstrates aptitudes in preparing and presenting educational material to patients in an efficient and comprehensive manner
Demonstrates excellent aptitudes in interacting with health professionals and within an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrates innovative approaches aimed at motivating and engaging patients
Demonstrates aptitudes in working with computer systems
Good interpersonal skills

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCES:

Certification for Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE)
Past clinical experience with patients suffering from gastrointestinal problems such as gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease or crohn’s & colitis
Past clinical experience with patients suffering from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Past experience in global cardiovascular risk assessment and nutritional problems arising in a population suffering from chronic diseases
Past experience in research and program evaluation
Past experience in instructing a group

Please refer the Job description for details