JOB PURPOSE

The Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of clients. The Dietitian on the Provincial Paediatric (Autism and Neuromotor) Tertiary Team has a trifold mandate: providing education to clients and therapists throughout NB; conducting research; and providing highly specialized consultation, treatment and assessment to children with significant nutritional, feeding and swallowing needs throughout NB.

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 and have progressive related work experience in which leadership ability and competency as a Dietitian have been demonstrated.
• Paediatric neurological experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

* A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dietitian is responsible for:

• Providing clinical guidance to all paediatric teams across the province with respect to paediatric clinical nutrition best practices
• Consulting and guiding dietitians throughout NB on the quality and safety of paediatric clinical dietician service delivery
• Liaising with other departments and agencies on behalf of individual patients and on behalf of the clients as a whole population group
• Providing tertiary level support, guidance, assessment, and consultation on-site and at patient's homes, schools and other health care facilities throughout NB
• Directing, and overseeing the provision of primary, secondary and tertiary dietetic services in the province for children with neurological impairments
• Teaching and other professional development activities related to feeding and swallowing for children with neurological impairments
• Developing and/or ensuring compliance with Acts, Regulations, standards, policies and procedures
• Participating in training dietetic interns, clinical dietitians, and other staff
• Performing the work of a dietitian
• Assessing, planning, and providing tertiary level therapy to clients, families, educators, and clinicians
• Maintaining and directing clinical records and documentation
• Participating and leading tertiary interdisciplinary care planning
• Facilitating interprovincial care transfers
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions throughout the province and country
• Providing mentoring and support for students and new-to-practice dietitians
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures
• Supervision of professional and support staff
• Provide guidance, training and orientation to other Dietitian staff
• Developing and/or ensuring compliance with acts, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
• Performing duties of a Dietitian 1

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

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.

Diversity Statement

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.