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Clinical Dietitian I

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$42.16 - $51.28 / hour
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Zone: Central Zone
Location: JPM - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander
Clinical Dietitian I
Central Zone - JPM Clinical Nutrition
Permanent Full-time
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Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days)

Salary: CGHP40 (CAD42.16 - CAD51.28 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0010858

Posted Date: 2025-05-05

Closing Date: 2025-05-12

Definition of work:
The Clinical Dietitian I will be responsible for providing specialized clinical nutrition as part of an interdisciplinary team. This includes providing comprehensive individualized nutrition assessments, developing care plans, counseling patients, as well as, monitoring and evaluating patient care plans. The incumbent will collaborate with other team members regarding patient care, perform informal research and continuing education to ensure current and accurate information is provided, and best practices are incorporated into daily practice in various specialized areas. In addition, the successful applicant will participate on various internal committees, working groups or quality improvement teams, as well as, develop evidence-based protocols and guidelines for clinical nutrition in specialized areas. Duties are performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative within the scope of policies, regulations and legislated authority. This position reports to Regional Director Food and Nutrition Services and will provide Clinical Nutrition Services to clients at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications:
• Successful completion of bachelor’s degree specializing in Applied Human Nutrition or equivalent field of science as approved by the NLCD, supplemented by a 1-year internship and a Registered Dietitian (RD) professional designation
• Must be eligible or have current membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in clinical nutrition
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, with in an interdisciplinary team
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority

Preferred qualifications:
• Considerable experience as a Professional Dietitian

Competition Number: VAC0010858
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

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The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

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