DIETICIAN – NUTRITIONIST

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who evaluates a person's nutritional status and determines and implements intervention strategies aimed at adapting nutrition based on the person's needs to maintain or restore health. She/he participates in clinical teaching.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Support the hospital and Elders' home food services according to the needs.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
Member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec
Experience:
Two years of relevant experience is an asset;
Experience with First Nation or with cross-cultural work is an asset.
Knowledge and Abilities: * Good knowledge of nutrition theory and practise, current trends, and the MSSS Network and regulations;* Varied clinical skills: community health, home care, geriatric, pediatric;* Knowledge of Cree culture and language, and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;* Knowledge of Eenou/Eeyou Miyupimaatisiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;* Ability in office computer applications;* Good professional record in nutrition counseling and prevention/promotion programming;* Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills;* Interest in sharing knowledge and training with other workers;* Autonomous, flexible and discrete;* Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills.
Language:
Fluent in English;
Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
Other:
Willing to travel occasionally to other communities;
Opportunity to work occasionally outside normal working hours to implement nutrition workshops and activities.