Registered Dietitian - Boscobel

Gundersen Health System; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is looking for a compassionate Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by developing personalized nutrition care plans and providing essential education. As part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the community. This role promises growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a fulfilling way.

Benefits

Career Development Center

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Develops individualized nutrition care plans based on regulatory standards.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients and families to promote optimal nutrition.
• Collaborate with care teams in Specialty Services and Medical/Surgical Unit.

Skills

Nutrition Education

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health)is a health system comprised of 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics serving 67 rural communities. As a Registered Dietician at Gundersen, you will have the opportunity to join us in our mission, vision and values:

• We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.
• Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities. This is our aspiration.
• Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility-our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Gundersen Health System is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Dietician to join the Gundersen Boscobel Specialty Services team! If you strive to make a difference in the lives of patients and value our mission of love + medicine, apply today!

What you will do:

• Work closely with patient and patient family members to access, educate, and promote optimal nutrition, eating behaviors, feeding skills and health status.
• Will work closely with our care team in both Specialty Services and Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Develop nutrition care plans based on individual needs.
• Develop materials for nutrition education.

What you will get:

• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career.

Job Description:

The Registered Dietitian works with other members of the health care team to assess, educate and promote optimal nutrition, eating behaviors, feeding skills and health status of patients/clients seen in the Gundersen Health System and in the community.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans based on regulatory standards for Gundersen Health System patients and facilities served.

2. Develops materials and provides nutrition education to patients and staff of Gundersen Health System, facilities served and the community.

3. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team in achieving and implementing departmental and organizational goals.

4. Participates in quality improvement activities, contributes ideas and demonstrates a commitment to make improvements in the quality of services provided at Gundersen Health System.

5. Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

1 year

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Registered as a Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) and

Registered Dietitian State Certification or Licensure (CD) in the state(s) of practice

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Jenny Dax

Recruiter Email Address:

[e-mail]

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer