Clinical Dietitian, Diabetes Education Clinic

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: January 10th, 2025 What we are looking for: As a member of the Paediatric Diabetes Clinic team, you will provide diabetes education to our patients in the outpatient clinics in both group and individual settings. In this role, you will, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team, be responsible for comprehensive assessment, care planning and nutritional education for patients and families with diabetes. You will practice in an environment where the emphasis is on a high standard of diabetes care, professional practice and patient experience You will co-ordinate your services with the other staff in the Clinic, which will require day, evening, and weekend commitment. In addition, you will participate in ongoing quality improvement and promotional activities, committees and the development of standards and policies as it relates to our Diabetes Program Your strong knowledge and counselling skills, coupled with well-developed analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, will assist you in the provision of quality patient care What you bring to the role:

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing
• Certified Diabetes Educator designation preferred or willing to obtain
• Certified Pump Trainer is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Paediatric nutrition experience is essential
• Pediatric nutrition experience is essential
• proficiency in diabetes management and education is an asset
• Computer skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional health care team
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:
0.4FTE - Clinic hours during week Please note schedules may change due to operational needs Compensation: OPCOM07 Range: $40.40 - $51.45 Who we are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT)
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
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