Registered Dietitian - Thunder Bay, Canada - City of Thunder Bay

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    Registered Dietitian

    Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 hours ago(12/22/2023 12:01 AM) Competition Number COM Department Community Services Posting Category Open Division Pioneer Ridge Job Type Temporary Full-Time Number of Positions 1 Affiliation Non-Union Site Pioneer Ridge Location CA-ON-Thunder Bay Min CAD $84,796.95/Yr. Max CAD $99,761.11/Yr. Pay Band 9 Closing Date January 22, 2024

    The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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    Job Description

    POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager – Food & Nutrition Services, ensures that the nutritional care provided is consistent with current College of Dietitians Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) standards. Key responsibilities include directing, monitoring, and evaluating the nutritional status of each resident and preparing nutritional care plans according to residents' individual needs.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitors and evaluates the nutritional status of each resident, including their current nutritional risk, prioritizing as required; documents these reviews as per MOHLTC standards and regulations.
  • Assesses and documents the nutritional status of each new resident within MOHLTC standards and regulations.
  • Prepares a nutritional care plan for each resident according to individual resident needs, which includes long-range goals.
  • Works collaboratively as one of the clinical experts of the health care team relating medical and biochemical aspects of health and nutrition.
  • Consults with and counsels residents and /or their families about specific nutritional needs.
  • Provides direction to the Manager Food & Nutrition Services and the multidisciplinary team in order to meet the nutritional needs of residents, including regular menu review and approval.
  • Provides direction to Pioneer Ridge Administration regarding nutrition and food service policies that reflect current standards of practice.
  • Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Experience:

  • Degree majoring in human nutrition and dietetics
  • Three years of therapeutic experience in a long-term care facility
  • Current membership as a Registered Dietitian in the College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • Skills/Abilities:

  • An understanding of the nutritional and eating needs of the frail elderly is necessary
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain good working relations with private and public officials, superiors, co-workers, residents, families, and the general public
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to identify, understand, and meet/exceed the requirements of internal and external customers
  • Must be at a basic skill level in word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
  • Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
  • Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
  • Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
  • Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
  • Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis
  • General Information :

    As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

    ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

  • Photos
  • Any certificates that have photo identification
  • Driver's licences
  • Police records checks
  • Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

    ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

    PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone:

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