Fredericton Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1155811

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 travel for client appointments and community meeting using own transportation for those working in Public Health.
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
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.

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