Job Description

Location:Clinical Nutrition
Ridgewood Veterans Health Wing ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (DT01)Job Classification Type:SHCPJOB PURPOSEThe 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 communityQUALIFICATIONS

• 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 RESPONSIBILITIESThe Dietitian is responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• 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

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\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon 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.

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