Fredericton Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1151049

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fredericton is seeking a Dietitian responsible for managing nutritional care for patients in collaboration with hospital teams and community services. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics and be registered with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians. The role involves establishing nutrition care plans, documenting patient interactions, and participating in community health initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate analytical thinking, flexibility, and a strong focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Ability to travel for client appointments and community meetings.
• Demonstrated understanding of population health and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nutrition care plan and coordinate care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and treatment plans.
• Prepare and present information and education sessions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Flexibility

Interpersonal Relations

Mentoring and Coaching

Patient/Client Focus

Planning and Prioritizing Work

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics

Accredited internship program

Registration with New Brunswick Association of Dietitians

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

Job Purpose

Working collaboration with hospital teams, community services, and other system partners, the Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of patients or clients. This is professional dietetics practice in either clinical nutrition, community nutrition needs or food service operations towards the attainment, maintenance, and promotion of the health of individuals, groups, and the community.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics and successful completion of an accredited internship program.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and completion of the Certification Program for Insulin Dose Adjustment considered an asset.
• A demonstrated understanding of population health, health promotion, and the social determinant of health is considered an asset in the community setting.
• Ability to travel for client appointments and community meetings using own transportation for those working in Public Health.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory tests, and anthropometric data (BMI, height, ideal or standard body weight).
• Establish a nutrition care plan, coordinate care, and provide behaviour modification and counselling techniques.
• Document assessments, interventions, treatment plans, and communication with the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning or community assessments.
• Prepare and present information and education sessions.
• Provide mentoring and support for students.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and evaluating policies and procedures.

Competencies Identified by Horizon Health Network

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing, and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically, and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

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