Clinical dietitian II
Eastern Health’s Long Term Care department based in Carbonear, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Clinical dietitian II. Eastern Health’s Long Term Care department provides care and support services for individuals with long-term health needs. It offers residential care facilities, assisted living programs, and community-based services. Through its programs and facilities, it promotes independence, dignity, and well-being, enhancing the quality of life for those in need of long-term care. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Long Term Care
Division: Community Support, Personal Care Home and Community Care Home Program
Position: Clinical dietitian II
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $40.34 – $47.53 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Call In
Location: 86 HighRoad N, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A8, Canada
Primary Location: Carbonear Community Services
Shift: Afterhours/Weekend
Competition Number: 2024001916
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent from an accredited university program and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
Experience: Candidates should have prior experience as a Clinical Dietitian
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to occasionally lift objects up to 25 lbs
- The candidates should regularly demonstrate alertness to the health and safety of others, such as patients with swallowing issues
- The candidates should provide advice to clients that impacts the health and safety of a client, for instance, reactions to food allergies and blood glucose levels
- The candidates should regularly handle time pressures and deadlines, often without control over work pace, like meeting deadlines for inspection reports
- The candidates should regularly maintain a high level of attentiveness for exact results and precision to determine nutrition diagnosis and interventions, such as calculations required for patients with renal disease and/or requiring enteral nutrition
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD)
- The candidates should maintain a satisfactory record of work performance
- The candidates should communicate with food service personnel in the oversight of food provision and to assist in clinical nutrition decision making
- The candidates should engage in practice, program, and quality improvement initiatives
- The candidates should demonstrate and maintain competency in the provision of standard, advanced, and specialized nutrition care while working in this role
- The candidates should hold current Advanced Food Safety Certification while working in this role
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to be part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for monitoring and licensing Personal Care Homes and Community Care Homes
- The candidates should be able to monitor activities and reports related to nutrition and food service for assigned Personal Care Homes and Community Care Homes to ensure compliance with operational standards and regulations
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the inter-professional health care team in providing nutrition care, counseling/education to residents and staff, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, annual review meetings, investigations of complaints, and inspections
- The candidates should be able to complete monthly statistical reports as required
- The candidates should be able to participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition programs and services in the community setting within the Community Support Program
- The candidates should be able to respond to referrals from health professionals for nutrition assessment/counseling in the community setting
- The candidates should be able to provide nutrition education and consultative services to Community Support Program staff and clients
- The candidates should be able to participate in internal and external committees to promote nutrition, develop resources, and provide nutrition expertise
- The candidates should be able to report to the program manager where they are providing coverage, which may include the Manager of the Personal Care Home Program, the Division Manager of the Community Supports Program, or the Manager of the Community Care Homes Program, and maintain accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Dietitians for integrity and professional practice
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!