Saint John Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1252179

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network seeks a Dietitian to manage nutritional care for clients, focusing on clinical, community, or food service operations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science in nutrition, and be responsible for creating nutrition care plans and collaborating with care teams.

Qualifications

• Registered member of the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset.
• Ability to travel for client appointments.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history and establish a nutrition care plan.
• Document assessments and provide behaviour modification.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Relations

Patient/Client Focus

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics

Job description

Job Purpose

The Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of clients. This is professional dietetics practice in either clinical nutrition, community nutrition 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
• Ability to travel for client appointments and community meeting 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

The Dietitian is responsible for:

• Review patient medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory tests, 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 care team.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating 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 applicant 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.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.