The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest Family Health Teams (FHT) in Ontario. With more than 125 physicians across 21 sites within London/Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, the Thames Valley Family Health Team is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative primary health care.
Family Health Team staff includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, occupational therapists and other health care professionals who will work with physicians as an interdisciplinary team, each using their experience and skills to provide patient centred care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.thamesvalleyfht.ca.
This position would initially be located in London, Ontario.
Requirements:
Three to five years clinical counseling and community nutrition experience or comparable skills, experience and education
Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Member in good standing with College of Dietitians
Skills / Abilities:
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
Strong leadership, organization, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates some research experience
Experience in the use of EMR and Microsoft Office applications
Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences
Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental
Knowledge of the goals and structure of the organization
Solid understanding and experience with adult group learning principles, teaching self management techniques & ability to evoke participation in a group environment
Level of comfort or willingness to become familiar with virtual meeting technology
Experience with facilitation of an online program considered an asset
Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
Experience with disorded eating
Experience in working with patients with a history of trauma is an asset, and experience in trauma informed care.
Hourly Rate: $34.8138 - $42.4559
TO APPLY: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and a detailed resume. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. Thames Valley Health Team uses an applicant tracking system to distribute job postings; no artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess, or select applicants, and all recruitment decisions are made by people.
To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit. While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance with an accommodation.
