Job Description

Location:
Food Services (Halifax)
Northwood Halifax Campus ~ Northwood
Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotias most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!
Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Dietitian
Reporting to the Manager, Food and Nutrition Services, the Clinical Dietitian develops individualized nutrition care plans for residents.
Responsibilities:
Initiates a resident focused nutrition care plan for all residents, comprised of assessment, implementation, evaluation and ongoing monitoring which incorporates evidence based research
Provides interpretation of the nutrition care plan to resident, other members of the health care team and family
Participates as a core member of the resident care planning conference team
Conducts swallowing assessments and meal time observations
Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
Consults with nursing staff and members of the interdisciplinary team to establish interventions for the individual nutrition care plans developed / prescribed by the Clinical Dietitian and offers an opportunity for the resident and substitute decision maker to contribute and confirm the nutrition interventions
Attends family/case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
Ensures nutrition care programs comply with established legislated standards and guidelines for LTC by completing audits
Provides leadership to Resident Support Supervisor, Food Service Supervisors and Dietary Aides specific to implementation of individual resident nutrition care plans
Maintains/ updates clinical component of database
Facilitates clinical care which impacts on infection rates, wound care, bowel care, medication use and quality of life
Mentors dietetic interns and other students
Provides staff education within departmental resources
Performs other related duties as require
Qualifications:
Minimum two years of experience in geriatric nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition or equivalent from an accredited university
Completion of a Dietitians of Canada recognized internship program
Licensure by the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association
Previous experience in dysphagia management and assessment considered an asset
Previous experience in mentoring and educating considered an asset
Computer proficiency required including the use of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of nutrition interventions used in long term care, including: Dementia, dysphagia, diabetes, COPD and HTN, Treatments/assessments (e.g. bedside swallowing assessments and texture modification), wound care management, and enteral nutrition
Hours: 80 Hours Biweekly
Effective: ASAP
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Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.