Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-63492 External

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Upper River Valley

DEPARTMENT: URVH Clinical Nutrition

FACILITY: Upper River Valley Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Temporary Full Time

JOB TITLE: Clinical Dietitian

CLASSIFICATION: Dietitian 1 (DT01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential with spoken French

HOURS OF WORK: Day, TEMP: November 4, 2022 to December 8, 2023, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $31.0157 to $40.6882 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.
• Written and spoken competence in English (B2.1 or Advanced) and spoken competence in French (B1.2 or Intermediate Plus) are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The 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

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

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

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by September 28, 2022.

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.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-63492-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.