Toronto Job Vacancy for Clinical Dietitian in Parkdale Community Health Centre Canada

PARKDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE. Toronto, ON, CANADA

Parkdale Community Health Centre (PCHC) is situated in a vibrant, multi-cultural, downtown neighbourhood. We work with the community, in all its diversity, to address its health-related needs through community development and action, the delivery of primary health care, counselling, advocacy and health promotion. We give priority to individuals and groups who traditionally encounter barriers to high quality health care services, including refugees and immigrants, people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Transgender, people who live in poverty, psychiatric survivors, women, seniors and people who live on or near the street.

Clinical Dietitian – Maternity Leave
Responsibilities:
1- Performs nutritional assessments; develops client focused nutritional plans, health education, counseling, referrals.
2- Documents care; participates in chart reviews and case conferences.
3- Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education and health promotion programs and services for individual clients, families and the community.
4- Maintains liaison with physicians, nurses and other providers concerning problems affecting clients’ food habits and nutritional well being.
5- Keeps appropriate statistical records

Qualifications:
1- Undergraduate degree in dietetics or nutrition or equivalent.
2- Completion of dietetic internship recognized by the Dietitians of Canada or equivalent approved combination of education and experience in nutrition.
3- Registration with the College Dietitians of Ontario.
4- Three to five years of experience in clinical diet counseling and community nutrition.
5- Demonstrated knowledge of the community based health care model.
6- Demonstrated commitment to principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression; and ability to work with diverse staff team and clients.
7- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of the social determinants of health on people’s ability to maintain a healthy diet.
8- Excellent oral and written communication skills
9- Ability to speak another language is an asset.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resumes by January 21st, 2011 @ 5:00 pm to:
Hiring Committee, Contract Registered Dietitian
1229 Queen Street West,
Toronto, ON M6K 1L2 or
Fax to 416-537-5133
Email: shirley.roberts@pchc.on.ca

Dietitian Jobs Vacancy in Ontario Canada at The North Lambton Community Health Centre

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia, Ontario. Our interdisciplinary team of providers includes: physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, health promoters, dietitians and physiotherapists.

Diabetes Dietitian
Maternity Leave – 37.5 hours per week
The Diabetes Dietitian will offer evidence-based individual and group Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes education programs and support in the North Lambton area. The Dietitian will provide education, awareness and support for individuals and their families, with, or at risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

Qualifications
- Possess current registration with the College of Dietitians of Canada
- Canadian Diabetes Association Diabetes Educator Certification or willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated skills in facilitating groups, team skills, and effective communication
- Demonstrated knowledge of community – based health care and resources
- Experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation

Flexible hours of work are required. The incumbent will be required to work at the Forest, Kettle Point, and Watford sites and any of our outreach locations.

For additional information/apply to:
Jodi Core, Human Resources Assistant
North Lambton Community Health Centre
Suite 100, 429 Exmouth Street
Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5P1
Phone: 519-344-3017
Fax: 519-344-7535
Email: jcore@nlchc.com

We thank all applicants for their interest,
but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: January 31, 2011