dietitian, registered

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensure that we, as a work community, treat all with, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility respect and equity. As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We are currently looking to hire a: Registered Dietitian 1 ? Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week) *Reporting To: *Interprofessional Primary Care Manager Purpose: The Scarborough interprofessional primary care access model is a partnership to enhance care for the vulnerable, complex clients living in the Scarborough North and South Sub-regions. The priority population includes over 900 people currently on the Health Care Connect list, as well as non-insured and clients who require access to interprofessional teams. Bring your passion for community-based healthcare to this face-paced and dynamic environment, as well as your program development and implementation experience to this role. Key Areas of Responsibility The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, counseling, and health promotion services to clients with diverse health, social, and nutritional needs. The RD facilitates individualized nutrition care planning, ongoing monitoring, interprofessional collaboration, and referral coordination to support clients and their families. The RD assists clients in achieving improved health outcomes by delivering culturally responsive, evidence-informed nutrition services and programs within the IPPC team and in partnership with community service providers. As a key member of the team, the Registered Dietitian will: Clinical Nutrition Care * Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for individuals and families, particularly those who are marginalized, non-insured, experience food insecurity, or present with chronic or complex conditions. * Develop individualized nutrition care plans and provide 1:1 and group counseling using evidence-based practice and culturally safe approaches. * Support chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, GI conditions) in collaboration with NPs and other providers. * Provide trauma-informed, client-centered counseling adapted for diverse cultural backgrounds. Program Development & Implementation * Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs and group interventions that respond to community needs. * Support food security and health promotion initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. * Identify gaps in services and contribute to innovative solutions that improve nutrition access and overall well-being. Interprofessional Collaboration * Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, and integrated service delivery. * Provide clinical consultation to NPs, navigators, mental health professionals, and allied health staff. * Contribute to interdisciplinary care plans and ensure coordinated, seamless service for clients. Community Outreach & Engagement * Deliver services across SCHC sites and in the community, including outreach clinics, partner organizations, and mobile service models. * Build relationships with community partners to improve food access, support newcomer populations, and address social determinants of health. Equity, Cultural Safety & Advocacy * Embed anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approaches in all service delivery. * Advocate for systemic changes that address barriers related to poverty, food security, race, ethnicity, immigration status, and