Clinical & Admin Dietitian - (60713)
Clinical & Admin Dietitian - (60713)
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Job Description
This is a until filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes whichever is earliest.
This posting is to fill one (1) permanent position working 60 hours biweekly. It will also be used to establish a 12month Eligibility List which may be used to fill similar positions.
This position is based in the thriving city ofWhitehorseYukon.
Our Philosophy
Yukons Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote protect and enhance the wellbeing of Yukon people through a continuum of quality accessible and appropriate health and social services. Continuing Cares philosophy is every action and decision performed by the staff is founded on respect for the residents for the promotion of their dignity individual freedom choice and lifestyle and meaningful quality of life.
Our team
LongTerm Care (LTC) provides resident centered care to individuals who requires assistance/care in various level in their daily living activities that creates a feeling of home belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing care homes though responsiveness to the uniqueness of each resident. The services vary from intermediate to end of life care (Hospice) where the focus is on the care comfort and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life.
Check out our facility:Whistle Bend
Your role
Reporting to the manager of support services you will provide professional and clinical dietitian care and services to residents in our longterm care home. You may also develop food and nutrition policies and procedures assess psychosocial and cultural factors affecting nutritional intake by consulting with residents significant others physicians and the care team.
Your Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary we offer many additional financial and nonfinancial benefits.
Your career your home your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic cultural and recreational amenities all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon and the Government of Yukon has to offer.
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For more information on this job please contactSydney Jones Acting Therapeutic Services Supervisor ator (867)3937515.
For more information about the recruitment processplease contact Tiara Teresa HR Consultant ator (867).
Important application and job requirements
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.
It may be helpful for you to reviewPrepare your resume and cover letter.
- Bachelor of Science degree in food and nutrition dietetics or related field from a recognised educational institution with internship completed (those nearing completion may be considered).
- Must have the ability to be Registered Dietitian in Canada through a governing body.
- Experience working in longterm care will be considered an asset.
- Experience planning implementing and evaluating quality improvement programs and initiatives will be considered an asset.
Desired knowledge skills and suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Knowledge of nutrition care plan development implementation monitoring and evaluation with residents within an interdisciplinary 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 a clientcentered approach while effectively balancing the residents care goals and nutritional requirements.
- Ability to build strong working relationships within an interdisciplinary team.
It may be helpful for you to review thejob interview process
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired or within the time frame noted.
- Recent TB screening
- RCMP vulnerable sector check
- Food safe (completed within the last 2 years)
- WHIMIS 2015
- Valid class 5 drivers license
- Must have current membership with a provincial college of dietitians such as the College of Dietitians of Alberta which covers Yukon. Interns who have recently completed their dietetic internship or who are nearing the end of their dietetic internship will be considered. However you must successfully pass the CDRE (Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam) within six months of being hired.
Job requirements
This position requires you to preform and/or be exposed to the following
- Exposure to infectious diseases exposure to plants and/or flowers and/or secondhand smoke when supervising residents/clients exposure to allergens.
- Travel by car between care homes 34 times per week within Whitehorse.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
