Miramichi Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1757430

Job summary

Assess patients’ or clients’ nutritional needs using medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory results, and anthropometric data, then develop and coordinate nutrition care plans. Document care, provide counseling and education, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners, mentor students, and contribute to policies and procedures.

Job details

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 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.

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ or clients’ nutritional needs using medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory results, and anthropometric data, then develop and coordinate nutrition care plans. Document care, provide counseling and education, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners, mentor students, and contribute to policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be registered and in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians, able to perform the role’s duties, and able to attend work regularly. Recent direct experience of at least one year is an asset depending on the department; Public Health roles also require travel using personal transportation.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Planning
• Clinical Nutrition
• Community Nutrition
• Food Service Operations
• Patient Counseling
• Behavior Modification
• Medical History Review
• Laboratory Data Interpretation
• Anthropometric Assessment
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Health Education
• Documentation
• Policy Development
• Mentoring
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare