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Registered Dietitian

Shannex Incorporated

Nova Scotia

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a new long-term care home dedicated to Indigenous elders. As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of residents through tailored nutritional care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment, supporting the community while ensuring that elders receive the highest quality of care. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will be part of a compassionate team that values dignity and respect for all residents. Embrace this chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
Life and travel insurance
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7
Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan
Vacation accrual
Free onsite parking
Access to WorkPerks program
Continuing education and training opportunities
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing menus according to therapeutic nutrition guidelines.
  • Ability to assess and address individual dietary concerns of clients.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in developing therapeutic menus and assessing residents' nutritional status.
  • Communicates nutrition care plans to clients and staff as necessary.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment
Menu Development
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Experience in Long-term Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Job description

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Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, will be Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service will ensure Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Shannex will act as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of this new home. Together, we will ensure the community delivers exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.

We are searching for a Registered Dietitian to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Life, travel, and other insurances
  • Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  • Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching)
  • Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
  • 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 The Opportunity

  • Assists in the development of menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines.
  • Assesses resident’s nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; reviews monthly weights and follows up as required.
  • Addresses client’s individual dietary concerns.
  • Establishes and maintains personal nutritional needs of each client.
  • Completes texture modification assessments on referral;
  • Oversees and plans special nutrition needs for special diets, allergies and disease conditions.
  • Presents staff and client education sessions on nutrition and other related topics based on indicators and identified needs.
  • Communicates client nutrition care plans to clients/family/staff as appropriate.
  • Collects and enters appropriate data into database;
  • Documents clinical nutrition indicators monthly.
  • Administers the operating budget for dietary services, overseeing the preparation of purchase orders, verification and approval of invoices for payment;

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition;
  • Membership with professional association;
  • Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills.
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
  • Experience in a long-term care setting is considered an asset.
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

A new long term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.

Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

If you’re ready to join our team, apply today!

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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