clinical dietitian
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Clinical Dietitian II
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September 20, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Permanent Full-timeClinical Dietitian IIDr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre - Port aux Basques, NLWestern Health is currently seeking a clinical Dietitian II to provide service through the Port aux Basques region. The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, intervention and counselling services to referred hospital inpatient, outpatients and long term care residents, both independently and as part of the health care team. The incumbent provides nutrition expertise in an environment of highly skilled professionals and, as the only Dietitian on site, is responsible to see al referrals. As a sole charge position, the work of the clinical dietitian is performed using considerable independent judgement.Duties:o Electronic documentation in patient/resident electronic medical recordo Dysphagia management: primary swallowing assessments, writing diet orders and monitoring for diet texture appropriateness for patients/residentso Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient roundso Performing administrative duties necessary for outpatient services including: prioritizing referrals and booking appointmentso Providing clinical advice and regularly communicating with the Food Service departmento Participating in various hospital, regional, and professional committeeso Recording daily/monthly workload statisticsThe incumbent is required to possess nutrition expertise in a wide range of complex medical and psychological conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders, oncology and palliative care, dysphagia, renal, cardiac, obesity, allergies, eating disorders, diabetes, paediatrics, geriatrics and nutrition support.Qualifications: Graduation from an approved university with a Bachelor of Science Degree and major course work in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics and completion of an approved one-year internship program or equivalent is required. Must be a member of the College of Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador.*A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period 0800-1600, 0830-1630 HoursSalary Scale: $42.91 to $53.10 per Hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicableCompetition Number: WH-2024001623Competition Closing Date: Until FilledRecruiter Name: Sarah Corbett Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide this information will not be considered for this opportunity.To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email erecruit@westernhealth.nl.ca. Note: This email address does not accept applications.Thank you for your interest with Western Health; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LocationChannel-Port aux Basques, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$42.91HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#2109545
- Channel-Port aux Basques, NL
Advertised until
2024-10-20
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