Dietitian - Full Time- 12 Month Term

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Northwoodcare Inc. Full time

**Effective Date: June 2024**

**Hours of Work: 80 Hours Biweekly - Days**

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum two years of experience in geriatric nutrition
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition or equivalent from an accredited university
- Completion of a Dietitians of Canada recognized internship program
- Licensure by the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association
- Previous experience in dysphagia management and assessment considered an asset
- Previous experience in mentoring and educating considered an asset
- Computer proficiency required including the use of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of nutrition interventions used in long term care, including: Dementia, dysphagia, diabetes, COPD and HTN, Treatments/assessments (e.g. bedside swallowing assessments and texture modification), wound care management, and enteral nutrition
- Must have regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard.

**Responsibilities (Overview)**:

- Initiates a resident focused nutrition care plan for all residents, comprised of assessment, implementation, evaluation and ongoing monitoring which incorporates evidence based research
- Provides interpretation of the nutrition care plan to resident, other members of the health care team and family
- Participates as a core member of the resident care planning conference team
- Conducts swallowing assessments and meal time observations
- Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
- Consults with nursing staff and members of the interdisciplinary team to establish interventions for the individual nutrition care plans developed / prescribed by the Clinical Dietitian and offers an opportunity for the resident and substitute decision maker to contribute and confirm the nutrition interventions
- Attends family/case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
- Ensures nutrition care programs comply with established legislated standards and guidelines for LTC by completing audits
- Provides leadership to Resident Support Supervisor, Food Service Supervisors and Dietary Aides specific to implementation of individual resident nutrition care plans
- Maintains/ updates clinical component of database
- Facilitates clinical care which impacts on infection rates, wound care, bowel care, medication use and quality of life
- Mentors dietetic interns and other students
- Provides staff education within departmental resources
- Performs other related duties as required

**Salary / Benefits**:

- As per Allied Health Terms and Conditions

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $31.81-$41.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Geriatric Nutrition: 2 years (required)
- Dysphagia Management: 2 years (required)
- Mentoring and Educating: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Nova Scotia Dietetic Association Licensure (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-30

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