Saint John Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1254663

Horizon Health Network; Municipal District of St. Stephen; Presencial; CAD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick seeks a Dietitian to manage nutritional care for patients and communities. The role collaborates with hospital teams and community services to promote health and well-being through dietetic practice across clinical, community, or food service settings.

You will establish nutrition plans, coordinate care, document outcomes, and contribute to education, mentoring, and policy development within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualificações

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Willing to participate in continuing education/certification programs as outlined during orientation and onboarding within a defined timeframe.
• Minimum 1 year recent and direct experience (within last 5 years) would be an asset depending on the department.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 or community assessments
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

Conhecimentos

CE/Certification willingness

Travel for client appointments

Time management

Formação académica

Registered Dietitian - NB Association

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Purpose

Working in 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

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Willing to participate in continuing education/certification programs as outlined during orientation and onboarding within a defined timeframe.
• Minimum 1 year recent and direct experience (within last 5 years) would be an asset depending on the department.
• 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 or community assessments
• 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

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.