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Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Health PEISummerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
6 days ago
Salary
CAD32.31–CAD40.38 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Registered Dietitian will work closely with other members of the Diabetes Team to provide diabetes care and education to clients and families ensuring consistency within the provincial program. This is performed through nutrition counselling, assessment of individuals, development and ongoing monitoring of care plans for self-management of diabetes. This position provides diabetes care, assessment, education and follow-up to individuals starting / using an insulin pump (The position may also include, depending on program requirements, care of pediatrics and pregnancy populations living with diabetes). Together with other Diabetes Program team members provides ongoing education for the public and other professionals throughout Prince Edward Island. This position is located within the Primary Care Networks and will support patients provincially as needed. This position may work occasional evening and weekends as required. Travel to other network locations may be required.

Duties will include but are not limited to :

  • Responsible for conducting nutritional and overall health assessments with patients and providing nutritional therapy, counselling and education to individuals, groups, and surrounding communities;
  • Responsible for developing a nutritional care plan and education messaging considering the clients’ individual needs;
  • Responsible for providing advanced carbohydrate counselling for individuals using an insulin pump.
  • In collaboration with team members, primary care and specialist physicians and other health care professionals, reviews, recommends and monitors diabetes management protocols;
  • Works in collaboration with the team members responsible for the management of high-risk clients with complex treatment modalities;
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate client records, reports and communication (verbal, written and electronic) related to nutrition assessment for statistical purposes and for following referrals and dissemination to Diabetes Program team members, primary care and specialist physicians;
  • Provides individual education on diabetes to clients in accordance with national standards, such as Clinical Practice guidelines for the Management of Diabetes in Canada. This includes both knowledge and skills to allow clients to interpret information, determine self care preferences and acquire skills such as carbohydrate counting;

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree majoring in Food and Nutrition with post -graduate internship in Dietetics or a Master’s Degree in Community or Human Nutrition
  • Certified Diabetes Educator or requirement to obtain certification within three years of employment and re-certification as per the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board Requirements.
  • Registration with eligible for registration with the College of Registered Dietitians.
  • Insulin Adjustment Certification as per Health PEI’s Provincial Diabetes Program or requirements to obtain.
  • Considerable nutrition experience in a medical based setting and two years recent experience in a diabetes program or five years recent experience in a related clinical setting (ie Community pediatrics, obstetrics, home care) with proven nutrition assessment skills.
  • Certified Pump trainer as per Health PEI’s Provincial Diabetes Program or requirement to obtain.
  • Member or eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada.
  • Must have demonstrated excellent organizational, written and verbal communication.
  • Knowledge of adult education principles and group dynamics.
  • Proficient computer skills, such as electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, other related software.
  • Commitment to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Good previous attendance and work record, a valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check prior to beginning employment.

    • Other Qualifications :

  • Previous experience in diabetes education and adult education would be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience as a certified insulin pump trainer considered an asset.
  • Experience counselling individuals and groups would be considered an asset.
  • Additional relevant education and experience considered an asset.

    • Salary Range : $32.31- $40.38 per hour (Level 17A)

    Bi-Weekly Hours : 75 hours Bi-weekly / Days, Evenings and Weekends May Be Required

    Posting Id : 164122-0724HHPI