Description
Status: Permanent Part Time
Location: Toronto
Work Model: Hybrid
Our team and what we'll accomplish together
Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at TELUS Health's Downtown Toronto Care Centre, where you'll provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care to diverse clients managing chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic health challenges. This is a permanent part time role - perfect for clinicians looking to build experience in a high-impact setting or explore a new clinical environment.
In this role, you'll establish meaningful client relationships, develop impactful nutrition education resources, and integrate seamlessly with our team of physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and other healthcare specialists to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care. It offers the opportunity to make a real difference in clients' health outcomes while working alongside passionate healthcare professionals committed to creating a healthier future.
What you'll do
- Screen patient charts and review relevant laboratory data prior to appointments to ensure comprehensive client assessments
- Conduct thorough nutritional histories and analyze food intake against nutritional requirements across the lifespan
- Translate scientific and medical information into practical, individualized nutrition goals and counseling for clients with diverse health concerns
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and other specialists to develop and implement optimal nutrition care plans that integrate with overall client treatment
- Opportunity to develop and deliver nutrition education resources regularly to support client learning and behavior change
- Assess potential nutrient, supplement, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective nutrition recommendations
- Document assessments, plans, and progress in client medical records with attention to detail and accuracy
- Manage a varied caseload with clients at different stages of their nutrition journey, requiring flexibility in scheduling and responsiveness to clinical needs
Qualifications
What you bring
- University degree in Nutritional Science (Dietetics) with completed Dietetic Internship in a public or private healthcare environment
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Ability to translate complex nutrition science into practical, understandable language for clients with varying health literacy levels; demonstrated skill in motivational interviewing or behavior change counseling
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and client satisfaction
Great-to-Haves:
- 1-2 years of clinical nutrition counseling experience (strongly preferred but not required for exceptional candidates)
- Multidisciplinary healthcare team experience
- Experience developing and delivering nutrition education programs or seminars
