Clinical Dietitian

_**Join our Shoreham Team**_

**Department: Food and Nutrition Services**

**Position: Clinical Dietician**

**Responsible To: Manager of Nutrition Services**

**Effective: January 19th 2025**

**Hours of Work: 40 Hours Biweekly - 8 hour shifts**

**Qualifications for this Position**:

- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from an accredited university
- Completion of a Dietitian of Canada recognized Internship Program
- Licensure by the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians & Nutritionistsand Dietitians of Canada
- Minimum two years of experience in geriatric nutrition
- 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 various medical conditions considered an asset
- Knowledge of dementia considered an asset
- Knowledge of infection control practice requirements
- WHIMIS Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- A valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable motor vehicle is required

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Develops a nutritional therapy plan
- Provides resident care planning
- Participates in meetings and committees
- Completes administrative duties
- Mentors students and provides staff education
- Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments for every Shoreham resident and develops a nutrition care plan
- Provides interpretation of the nutrition care plan to resident, other members of the health care team and family
- Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
- Advises patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation
- 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
- Reviews and is required to approve House Menu to include regular and therapeutic menus, texture modification and snacks
- Attends Resident/Family Care Conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
- Ensures regular monitoring of resident care plans and offers an opportunity for the resident and substitute decision maker to contribute and confirm the nutrition interventions
- Initiates a resident focused nutrition care plan for all residents, comprised of assessment, implementation, evaluation and ongoing monitoring which incorporates evidence based research
- Ensures nutrition care programs comply with established legislated standards and guidelines for Long Term Care
- 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

**Applications**:

- **Shoreham is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicant. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted**_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.81-$41.93 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Registered Dietitian: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person