DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST (1219) at CBHSSJB

2 days ago

La Morandière, Québec, Canada Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay Full-time
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. REQUIREMENTS

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.