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CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Part Time

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Locations: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Clinical Dietitian
Position Available: Part-Time 0.2 FTE

Facility Description:

Ocean View is a charitable organization that has been operating since the early 1960’s. We provide a variety of services, predominately for seniors and other folks that need a little extra help in day to day living. Between in care living and community supports, we proudly serve over 500 individuals each year through our 320+ staff and 100+ volunteers. Our vision is to be the “community of choice” for Nova Scotians needing support in a place they call home. We are committed to the highest standards of support and services, and we promote a healthy workplace for staff. We foster a healthy work-life balance and use the latest best practice information at all levels. Fully accredited by Accreditation Canada since 1974, our commitment to excellence and safety is unsurpassed.

Job Summary: The Clinical Dietitian reports to the Director of Food Services and Clinical Dietetics.  As a member of the clinical team the Dietitian collaborates with the RN/LPN, OT, PT and Social Worker provides competent, safe and ethical professional clinical nutrition and hydration services to our residents living in Long Term Care. The Dietitian participates mentoring and precepting dietetic students.  Effective leadership and communication is a requirement of this position as the dietitian works closely with the Food Services department providing advice on diet, food and nutrition.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university
  • Completion of an accredited dietetic internship
  • Current membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills 
  • Demonstrates creative problem solving ability; ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in care
  • Two years clinical nutrition experience preferred
  • Certificate of management level food safety program. ADVANCED.fst by TrainCAN.
  •  Registered trainer of TRAINCAN’s BASICS.fst an asset.
  • Thorough knowledge of dietetics, with an interest in continuous quality improvement in long term care
  • Competency in dysphagia management and enteral nutrition considered an asset
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office (word, excel), email and internet
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 1 day per week; 8am – 4pm. No evenings or weekends. 

Ocean View is a pet friendly organization, please be aware that this position will be working in an environment where pets live and visit.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and 3 work related references.  A criminal record check is required for this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send / email cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Email: hr@oceanv.ca
Or Fax to: 902-465-4929

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