Registered Dietitian (Rd)

Work setting

• Weight loss clinic
• Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop, administer and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Administer commercial weight loss programs, advise clients on diet and exercise and provide related support services

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Consulting
• Counselling
• Education

Area of specialization

• Clinical dietetics
• Research dietetics

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available