At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage nutritional care for patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.
- Company: Horizon Health Network, committed to diversity and quality patient care.
- Benefits: Opportunity for professional development and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Dietitian with recent experience and a passion for nutrition.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
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.
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Saint John Dietitian 1 employer: Horizon Health Network
Horizon Health Network is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque regions of New Brunswick, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of local residents. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and a supportive work culture, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. The organization fosters growth through strategic HR initiatives and provides a collaborative environment that empowers staff to drive meaningful change in healthcare.
