DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST (1219) at CBHSSJB (St. Catharines)

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. REQUIREMENTS 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 - Positive 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pc9tw