New Job Clinical & Administrative Dietitian In Yukon

Clinical & Administrative Dietitian
Clinical & Administrative Dietitian

Clinical & Administrative Dietitian

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Salary : Details not provided
Location : Yukon

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Job Summary and Requirements
This competition is to fill ONE (1) permanent full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Please note that this posting may be used for anticipatory full-time, permanent, term, casual or positions of a similar nature.

Our Philosophy

“We are a community that respects and promotes dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living. We continually strive to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live here by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident”.

Reporting to the Manager, Support Services you will provide professional clinical dietitian care and services to residents in long term care homes. You may also develop food and nutrition policies and procedures to be used in long term care homes.

For more information about this position, please contact Ron LeBlanc, Coordinator Food Services at (867) 667-9391 or e-mail [email protected]

For more information about this posting or how to apply please contact Kimberly Ponsioen, HRC at (867) 332-7082 or e- mail [email protected]

Please do not email resumes to email address above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment

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Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from a recognized educational institution with internship completed. (Those nearing completion may be considered).
Must have the ability to be Registered Dietitian in Canada through governing body;
Experience working in Long Term Care will be considered an asset
Experience planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs and services will be considered an asset.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Suitability:
Candidates may be assessed on:
Knowledge of nutrition care plan development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with residents within a transdisciplinary team.
Ability to develop, implement and review therapeutic menus and recipes
Knowledge of new trends in clinical and administrative dietetics and a commitment to learning and personal development.
Ability to develop, implement and review policies and procedures for food safety, food & nutrition staff safety and accident prevention, dietary guidelines and support the development of clinical nutrition pathways to ensure the best use of clinical resources.
Demonstrates client centered focus.
Ability to build strong working relationships within an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: TB screening, Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance, Food Safe (completed within the last 2 years) WHMIS 2015, valid class 5 driving licence, must have current membership with a provincial dietitians’ college such as the College of Dietitians of Alberta which covers Yukon. Interns who have recently completed their dietetic internship, or whom are nearing the end of their dietetic internship, will be considered however, they must successfully pass the CDRE (Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam) within six months of being hired.

Job Requirements: Exposure to infectious diseases exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or second hand smoke when supervising residents/clients, exposure to animals, bending, and exposure to latex products. Travel by car between facilities 3-4 times per week within Whitehorse.