Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)Montreal, QC, Canada
18 days ago
Job description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who evaluates a person's nutritional status and determines and implements intervention strategies aimed at adapting nutrition based on the person's needs to maintain or restore health. She / he participates in clinical teaching.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Support the hospital and Elders' home food services according to the needs.
Education :
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
Member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec
Experience :
Two years of relevant experience is an asset;
Experience with First Nation or with cross-cultural work is an asset.
Knowledge and Abilities :
Good knowledge of nutrition theory and practise, current trends, and the MSSS Network and regulations;
Varied clinical skills : community health, home care, geriatric, pediatric;
Knowledge of Cree culture and language, and social / health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
Knowledge of Eenou / Eeyou Miyupimaatisiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
Ability in office computer applications;
Good professional record in nutrition counseling and prevention / promotion programming;
Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills;
Interest in sharing knowledge and training with other workers;
Autonomous, flexible and discrete;
Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills.
Language :
Fluent in English;
Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
Other :
Willing to travel occasionally to other communities;
Opportunity to work occasionally outside normal working hours to implement nutrition workshops and activities.