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 FirstNation or with cross-cultural work is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Good knowledge of nutrition theory and practice, current trends, and the MSSS Network and regulations. Diverse 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.

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