We are currently recruiting for a Registered Dietitian
Employment: Temporary Full-time-Maternity Leave Contract (12-18 months)
Schedule: Days (hybrid schedule with 1 evening shift onsite)
FTE: 1.0
Location: CarePoint Health – 2695 North Sheridan Way, Suite 120, Mississauga, ON
Starting Date: May 2023
Who we are?
CarePoint Health (CPH) is a primary care hub consisting of a team of affiliated physicians and allied health professionals aiming to improve the health and wellness of the Mississauga communities.
CPH’s mission is to improve health outcomes for our community through partnerships in a culture of innovation. Our goals are to are to increase patient satisfaction, improve provider work life, improve population health, and reduce health care costs.
At CPH we support patients by connecting them to a coordinated, comprehensive team of health care professionals upon whom they can rely on and work with to achieve their personal health goals. The interprofessional team collaboratively delivers holistic care by addressing patients’ physical health, mental health and social determinants of health.
What is this role?
We are looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) who will provide services on nutritional needs based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice. The RD provides consultation and screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the interprofessional healthcare team. Through patient-centered approaches, the RD establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes. As an interprofessional team member, the RD fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns. The Registered Dietician role models professional values, beliefs and attributes, and practices in accordance with CarePoint Health’s mission and values, policies and procedures, and College of Dieticians Standards and Guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services your key responsibilities would include:
· Providing quality nutrition care in relation to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age and nutrition status
· Develop the content and material, and conduct part of group sessions related to nutrition
· Oversee an education series and communication strategy for the general audience on healthy eating and activity
· Providing screening and assessment, contribute to care plan development, establish goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and provide support to address nutritional needs
· Using Canada’s Food guide as well as other appropriate resources as a tool for patient care
· Recognizing that clients have conditions beyond their scope of practice and refer to other appropriate health care professionals (e.g. primary care provider)
· Accurately takes/records/utilizes the dietician history utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
· Designing and implementing a management plan based on presenting conditions/the client’s individual needs
· Participating in the development of CarePoint Health’s programs based on evidence and best practice
· Communicating foot health education in a variety of settings to clients, interdisciplinary health care professionals or others as agreed to with the MICC
· Active involvement in the overall coordination of patient care
· Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
· May be required to travel to satellite site or provide home visits
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Hold current certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
· Have successfully completed an undergraduate degree program in a 4-year Dietitians of Canada accredited university food/nutrition program degree/discipline or recognized equivalent
· Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate (strongly preferred)
· Have at least 3-5 years of experience providing patient care to patients of all ages in a primary care setting or relevant Ambulatory care setting
· Experience working with pediatrics (strongly preferred)
· Be experienced working with people living with diabetes &/or complex multi-system chronic diseases and psychiatric conditions an asset
· Have proficiency in nutritional assessment
· Have previous experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) program
· Demonstrate excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
· Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance history
· Competent skill sets in advocating on behalf of clients, interdisciplinary team collaboration, group facilitation support, consultation with professional colleagues and caregivers/families
· Be enthusiastic, passionate and self‐driven who will participate in data management and measurement of quality improvement indicators of patient outcomes;
· Knowledge and proficiency in the provision of crisis intervention, including risk assessment and management form a non-medical perspective, is essential
· Knowledge of community and the resources available, especially in the areas of Crisis services, Mental Health, and Long Term Care;
· Experienced working with at-risk/vulnerable population
· Be sensitive to patients’ issues and needs and have the capacity to address these issues
· Contribute to program development
· Ensure all communications reflect CPH standards and facilitate a positive patient, family, and provider experience
· Uphold CPH values and be an active contributor to a positive, innovative, collaborative, and cooperative work environment
· Good reading and writing communication skills in English, a second language would be an asset
· BLS certification required
· A satisfactory and current Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Screening and proof of immunization required
· Acts as a professional and knowledgeable role model or mentor to colleagues and students; and
· Maintain confidentiality in the work place and within the community.
· A satisfactory and current Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Screening and proof of immunization required
· Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Why CarePoint Health?
· Excellent benefits package and pension plan (HOOPP)
· Hybrid working schedule
· Innovative, collaborative, and supportive team environment
· Work culture that promotes work-life balance and life-long learning
· A community of mental health professionals (psychologists and psychiatrists) and other allied health professionals on site
· Opportunities for collaboration and leadership and innovative projects
· Located in Mississauga just off the QEW at Winston Churchill and a 30-minute drive to Toronto.
At CPH we are developing and implementing a new model of primary care for the future. Being part of CPH means that you will have the opportunity to contribute to building a patient centered, partnership based and innovative model of care.
Are you ready to join an extraordinary team and do the best work of your life?
CarePoint Health offers employees an excellent benefits package and pension plan (HOOPP). Compensation for the role will be aligned with candidate’s skills and experience and within the budget of CPH.
Application:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via email to:
Human Resources
Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CPH is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12-18 months
Salary: Up to $37.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- This contract will be working a hybrid schedule with 2 days in office, are you willing to commit to that schedule?
Experience:
- Registered Dietitian: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Member of the Ontario Dietitian Association (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON
Expected start date: 2023-05-01