DEPARTMENT: Clinical Nutrition

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the management of Clinical Nutrition Services in collaboration with management of the Diabetes Clinic, the incumbent ensures that a patient-centred approach is employed, including the provision of a range of clinical nutrition and certified diabetes educator services aimed at meeting outpatients' needs. As a registered dietician and diabetes educator the incumbent will be responsible for completing diabetes management and nutritional needs assessments.

He will also provide individual or group teaching, be expected to participate actively in teamwork and will be involved in the planning and implementation of Diabetes Program activities, which may include quality improvement activities, performance management and statistical development, training and orientation of trainees or other health care professionals, and research. The incumbent will be responsible for tasks such as reporting and clinical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians or eligible for membership;
• Certified Diabetes Educator with the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board – CDECB;
• Accredited by the N.B. Insulin Adjustment Accreditation Program or obtain certification within two years after taking up the position;
• Experience in clinical nutrition with diabetic and other populations would be an asset;
• Certification and experience working with insulin pumps would be an asset;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

1. The incumbent may be asked to travel to offer their services in other establishments of the zone.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.