Job Description

Start Date

Monday, March 27, 2023

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, this position is responsible for providing nutrition care to Yukon Hospital Corporations\' (YHC) patients, residents and clients as per established policies and procedures.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of chronic disease management principles;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to assess, plan, organize and deliver clinical nutrition care to clients in a timely manner;
• Ability to assess and advise clients on required behavioral changes as they relate to diet and nutrition;
• Ability to instruct clients and/or families in nutrition and lifestyle modifications for therapeutic nutrition and management of disease conditions
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and to think critically;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team;
• Ability to effectively use computers and Microsoft Office software applications including a computerized patient information system;
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision; and
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful candidate is to have a Bachelor\'s Degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics or equivalent; Completion of a dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada; Registration with a provincial dietetic regulatory body; Completion of Dietitians of Canada Critical Care Nutrition Course; along with a minimum six (6) months experience in clinical dietetics. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Incentives

• Relocation Allowance
• Generous Vacation Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan

TO APPLY: Quote competition #2023-174 and email your resume to by 4:00 pm March 22, 2023

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: March 8, 2023

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