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.