Job Description

Location: Multi-Site - Primary Site: Cordage Place
Community Supports Program | Personal Care Home Program and Community Care Homes ProgramClinical Dietitian II
Community Support Program, Personal Care Home Program and Community Care Home Program
Temporary Call InHours Based on the needs of the department.
Salary CG-42 ($40.34 - $47.53 per hour)
Competition Number 2024001816
Posted Date 15 March 2024
Closing Date 22 March 2024About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
A casual Clinical Dietitian II is being sought to support the nutrition service needs of the Community Supports, Personal Care Home and Community Care Home Programs within the Eastern Zones of NLHS.The Clinical Dietitian II is responsible and accountable for the provision of competent, safe and ethical clinical nutrition services when working within these programs. This includes providing food and nutrition expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care to clients/residents with diverse nutritional needs. Clinical dietitian services are provided in healthcare settings that include community and long-term care homes with adult and older adult populations. The dietitians\' practice will include standard, advanced and specialized nutrition care including the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, provision of medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and coordination of nutrition care.The dietitian is an active member of the interdisciplinary care team, educates team members on the importance of nutrition in improving patient/client/resident outcomes, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings/rounds as required. Communication with food service personnel in the oversight of food provision and to assist in clinical nutrition decision making is required. Engagement in practice, program and quality improvement initiatives is required. Competency in the provision of standard, advanced and specialized nutrition care must be demonstrated and maintained while working in this role. Current Advanced Food Safety Certification is required while working in this role. A list of approved courses can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/files/Approved-Courses-May-2023.pdf. In support of the NL Health Services Dietetic Internship Program, the dietitian preceptors\' dietetic interns and contributes nutrition expertise to program delivery.Specific duties related to the Clinical Dietitians role in each program are provided below:Personal Care Home Program and Community Care Homes Program: The Clinical Dietitian II is part of an inter-disciplinary team responsible for the monitoring and licensing of Personal Care Homes and Community Care Homes. This includes the monitoring of activities and reports related to nutrition and food service for assigned Personal Care Homes and Community Care Homes to ensure compliance to the Personal Care Home Program Operational Standards (revised April 2007) and the Personal Care Home Regulations 2001. There is a possibility of afterhours/weekend monitoring that may be required as part of the monitoring process. The Clinical Dietitian II collaborates with the inter-professional health care team in the provision of nutrition care; provides counselling/education to residents and staff of Personal Care Homes and Community Care Homes; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, annual review meetings and investigations of complaints and completion of inspections which may require visits after hours and on weekends; and completes monthly statistical reports as required.Community Support Program: The Clinical Dietitian II with the Community Support Program is a vital member of the inter-disciplinary team. Responsibilities involve participating in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs and services and responding to referrals from health professionals for nutrition assessment/counselling in the community setting. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition education and consultative services to Community Support Program staff and clients. In addition, the Dietitian participates in internal and external committees to promote nutrition, develop resources, and provide nutrition expertise.This position reports to the program manager where they are providing coverage, which will include the Manager the of Personal Care Home Program, the Division Manager of the Community Supports Program or the Manager of the Community Care Homes Program and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Dietitians for integrity and professional practice.Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts objects up to 25 lbs.
Regularly requires alertness to the health and safety of others (e.g. patients with swallowing issues)
Advice provided to clients impacts the health and safety of a client (e.g. reactions to food allergies, blood glucose levels).
Regularly there are time pressures and deadlines and often there is lack of control over work pace (e.g. meeting deadlines for inspection reports).
Regularly requires a high level of attentiveness for exact results and precision to determine nutrition diagnosis and interventions (e.g. calculations required for patients with renal disease and/or requiring enteral nutrition).Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent from an accredited university program and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program is required.
Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD) is required.
Prior experience as a Clinical Dietitian is an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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