We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian works as a member of the Health Care Team to provide their professional expertise to maintain and facilitate client well-being. The Clinical Dietitian functions in a teaching role with new diabetics and follows the patient as required. He / she acts as a resource to members of the Health Care Team and Community to provide and promote nutritional knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• CDE certification an asset
• Clinical experience in a hospital outpatient setting
• Clinical teaching experience required
• Experience with insulin pumps an asset
• Experience with behaviour change strategies
• Experience with individual counselling
• Experience group education sessions using various learning techniques
• Courses in adult education and self-management an asset
• Experience in clinical research is an asset
• Must possess own car, a current Ontario Driver’s License and a clean driving abstract
• Ability to travel to outreach clinics
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters