Job Description

Competition #: 127193 External

Posted: February 10, 2025

Closes: February 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: March 14, 2025

Location: Clinical Nutrition

The Moncton Hospital ~ Moncton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Dietitian 1 (DT01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.5

Schedule: Day, Regular travel to Miramichi required, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 34.0134 to 44.6179 per hour

JOB PURPOSE


The Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of clients. This is professional dietetics practice in either clinical nutrition, community nutrition or food service operations towards the attainment, maintenance and promotion of the health of individuals, groups and the community

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics and successful completion of an accredited internship program.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and completion of the Certification Program for Insulin Dose Adjustment considered an asset
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


The Dietitian is responsible for:

• Review patient medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory tests, anthropometric data (BMI, height, ideal or standard body weight).
• Establish a nutrition care plan, coordinate care and provide behaviour modification and counselling techniques.
• Document assessments, interventions, treatment plans and communication with care team.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?


Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process


We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.


Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement


Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.