Registered Dietitian – 15 hours/week – 1-year contract

Overview

The Registered Dietitian is an active member of a multidisciplinary team who is responsible for the delivery of patient-centered clinical nutritional counselling services. The services of the Registered Dietitian will serve to enhance the quality of primary health care services in the area and specifically with the Greater Peterborough Family Health Organization. This one-year contract is 15 hours/week and involves travelling to Apsley as well as within the City of Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Identify nutrition problems
• Assess the nutritional status of patients
• Establish goal‑oriented treatment interventions
• Provide family/patient education and support to address nutritional needs
• Work collaboratively with the FHO based team to identify and respond to clinical priorities
• Develop care plans and monitor the effectiveness of dietary changes
• Provide individual treatment and group...