Job Number: J1024-0813 Job Title: Dietitian, Transitional Care Job Category: Allied Health Professionals (Dietitian, PT, OT, Social Work) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Health Centre Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Dietitian to join our new West Bedford Transitional Health Centre team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

The Dietitian provides clinical dietetic services to the residents as part of the Interdisciplinary Team.

The transitional care model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About you

As the successful candidate, you have:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition with completion of approved Dietetic Internship Program.
• Membership in professional association.
• Experience in the provision of clinical dietetic services.
• Undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition with completion of approved Dietetic Internship Program.
• Knowledge of nutritional problems and concerns of resident population.
• Knowledge of therapeutic meal planning.
• CPR Certified
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Asset: Previous long term care experience an asset.

About the role

• Assists in the development of menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines.
• Assesses clients' nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; reviews monthly weights and follows up as required.

• Completes texture modification assessments on referral; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Addresses clients' individual dietary concerns.

• Monitors use of nutritional supplements using the "Shannex Nutritional Supplement Tools" and makes adjustments as necessary.

• Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the organization and department to ensure achievement of clinical goals.

• Manages expenditures and works to ensure compliance with approved budget.

• Collects and enters appropriate data into Computrition software to ensure resident diet types and any likes, dislikes and allergies are accurately recorded.

• Participates as a member of in-house interdisciplinary clinically focused committees

• Communicates client nutrition care plans to clients/family/staff as appropriate.

• Monitors and documents progress of residents as high nutritional risk utilizing the MDS Rugs RAI 2.0 documentation system.

• Completes Quality Management Reports as required.

• Communicates with other Dietitians to assess client information prior to admission both to and from the facility.

• Oversees and plans special nutrition needs for special diets, allergies and disease conditions.

• Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education.

• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

About Us
It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Shannex Transitional Health Services, Faubourg du Mascaret, Care at Home team members who create an exceptional experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.