dietitian, registered

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Hospital
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer nutrition plan for food preparation and service programs
• Conduct research to improve nutritional programs and food service operations
• Determine the appropriate food route when an individual prescription indicates that nutrition is a determining factor in the treatment of the disease
• Develop nutrition plan for food service programs
• Evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Monitor the nutritional status of individuals who follow a predetermined nutritional treatment plan
• Provide nutrition guidance and consultation to health professionals, community groups, government or the media

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Area of specialization

• Clinical dietetics

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program