Dietician, Transitional Health

Dietician Join to apply for the Dietician role at Shannex Incorporated. Overview Shannex offers an exciting and rewarding career. Our communities are built on compassion, honesty, professional safety, and great people who inspire meaningful connections while leading the way to better living. Key Responsibilities Assist in developing menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines. Assess patients’ nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; review monthly weights and follow up as required. Complete texture modification assessments on referral; participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Address patients’ individual dietary concerns. Develop and policies and objectives consistent with those of the organization and department to ensure achievement of clinical goals. Manage expenditures and work to ensure compliance with approved budget. Collect and enter appropriate data into software to ensure patient diet types and any likes, dislikes and allergies are accurately recorded. Oversee and plan special nutrition needs for special diets, allergies and disease conditions. Monitor and document progress of patients at high nutritional risk utilizing electronic health care record. Document responses to referrals appropriately in electronic healthcare record. Provide leadership and oversee provision of quality maintenance of food services. Communicate with other Dietitians to assess patient information prior to admission both to and from the facility. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Dietetics with completion of approved Dietetic Internship. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of clinical dietetic services. Proof of valid membership in the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics. Proof of valid Basic/Advanced Food Safety Certification. Training in dysphagia assessment and management. Knowledge of principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition. Knowledge of nutritional problems and concerns of patient population. Knowledge of therapeutic meal planning. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification considered an asset. Training in enteral nutrition is considered an asset. Previous experience in LTC, acute care or equivalent considered an asset. Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire. Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher). Life, travel, and other insurances. Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan. RRSP program (5% employer matching). Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance. Free onsite parking. Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program. Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence. Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety. About Us Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com. EEO Statement All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr