Registered Dietitian

As a Dietitian, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritional guidance and support to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about promoting healthy eating habits and improving overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Review physical condition, physician orders, and psychological needs of residents to ensure high standards of nutritional intake.
• Research new developments in the field of long-term care as it relates to diet and dietary requirements.
• Implement dietary measures with a long-term view of maintaining or improving a patient’s quality of life.
• Continually assess residents for any changes to their current physical abilities and future changes to their care.
• Compare effectiveness of dietary plans against resident’s progress notes and modify or alter plans if necessary.
• Discuss care plan meetings with the families of patients so that they are included in the necessary programs.
• Chart and document all dietary progress notes, including counselling and diet instructions.
• Assess the need for new methods of feeding.
• Educate and inform the food services department as necessary regarding diet therapy and nutritional requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be registered with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics.
• Excellent ability to manage high stress or highly emotional situations.
• Sound judgement and able to execute decisions efficiently.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our team. Please note this part-time (0.6) role is shared between our Ivey’s Terrace location in Trenton, NS (0.2), Shiretown, and requires travel between Trenton, Pictou, and Port Hawkesbury, NS.