Job Description

Chancellor Park has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to join our team. The Dietitian functions as a member of the resident care and dietary team and assumes responsibility for the resident's nutritional status and nutritional education for residents and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

Ensures the delivery of optimum and appropriate nutritional standards of care to the residents by the dietary and nursing departments. Demonstrates knowledge of and conducts work in accordance with the provincial Long Term Care standards and the organization's mission, vision, values, and policy. Responsible for the nutritional assessment of new residents within one month of admission, residents at risk and reviews as needs change. Responsible for monitoring weight changes. Responsible for care plan assessments and reviews, charting and reports on consult request. Responsible for conducting quality audits and making recommendations regarding food production, service and menu planning following Canada Food Guide, nutritional care of residents, new kitchen equipment, investigating improvements through appraisal and research. Responsible for reviewing menus for special diets and assisting with emergency contingencies. Responsible for monitoring daily food intake of residents. Responsible for conducting preliminary swallowing assessments as required and processing a referral to the Speech Language Pathologist. Responsible for evaluating the need for adaptive feeding aids and processing a referral to the Occupational Therapist.
Communication:

Attends Resident Care Conferences as requested. Responsible for meeting regularly with the Director to discuss changes in needs of residents and their nutritional care. Responsible for meeting regularly with the dietary department to discuss menus and any resident/staff dietary concerns Responsible for consulting with the physicians regarding the status of residents. Reports concerns to the Administrator or designate.
Education:

Responsible for diet counseling of individual residents. Responsible for organizing in-services on nutrition for staff, promoting continuing education and presenting in services.
Qualifications

A current, active registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Registered Dietitians, or immediately eligible for same. Experience in a long term care environment considered a strong asset A commitment to resident centred care Excellent communication skills with residents, families and other team members Ability and confidence to take a leadership role Competency using computers including internet, email and Microsoft office
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person