Clinical Dietitian

CLINICAL DIETITIAN
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME - MATERNITY LEAVE

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is seeking a Dietitian that has self- leadership style, is energetic, and enjoys the company of seniors living in long term care! Our Home is nationally accredited and serves 136 residents and their families and employs approximately 300 staff.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental and Food Services, the Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to the residents of the RK. The Dietitian will develop, coordinate and evaluate nutritional services for the Home. As an employee of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home, every person has a responsibility to be involved in providing a stimulating environment for the residents. In keeping with our Mission, Vision, Core Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Dietitian serves as a positive role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provides resident-centered nutrition care that aligns with the RK's mission, values, professional standards, and ethical practices.
2. Oversees menu planning, food purchasing, inventory control, recipe development, and ensuring nutritionally adequate meals for all residents.
3. Leads and oversees implementation, education and training of Food Services software DiningRD throughout the RK.
4. Assesses and monitors residents' nutritional needs through nutrition assessments, care conferences, dysphagia assessments, therapeutic diets, and individualized meal planning.
5. Collaborates with residents, families, nursing staff, recreation, and food services to support dietary needs, communicate changes, and improve resident dining experiences.
6. Educates and supports staff through nutrition in-services, guidance on texture-modified diets, feeding techniques, hydration, and best practices in long-term care nutrition.
7. Maintains compliance with policies, safety standards, and professional development requirements, including participation in committees, certifications, and mandatory training programs

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized University; Completion of Dietetic Internship approved by Dietitians of Canada; Member of Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics or eligible for membership.

Required Experience

Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred. -Familiarity with food service operation and equipment would be an asset. -Competence in using computers, Excel, Microsoft -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with software charting systems an asset (i.e., Point Click Care, Momentum)

For Complete Job description: See the Home's website @ https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/

Term: Maternity Leave 12 months with possible extension to 18 months
Hours of Work: Non-union Regular Full-time 1.0 FTE Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30
Salary: $44.67/hr ($92,909 annual)
Benefits: Health (Travel), Dental, LTD, Life and Optional' s, Pension employer matched/NSHEP Gym Corporate Rate - Good Life.
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Start date: July 13, 2026

How to Apply:

To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In- person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by sending your resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada, for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment.