Dietitian – Temporary, Full-Time (#2026-21)

Temporary, Full-Time

Reference # 2026-21

Rate of Pay: $43.32 – $51.73

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Dietitian is responsible for carrying out the clinical and nutritional care duties pertaining to residents of Long-Term Care as outlined in the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. The Dietitian will complete nutritional assessments for all residents on admission and whenever there is a significant change in a resident’s health condition, determine nutritional risk levels of all residents, conduct quarterly nutrition assessments and monitor resident weight measurements on admission, monthly and annually. The Dietitian will also assess any referred residents with skin conditions that are likely to require or respond to nutrition intervention and making recommendations as required. The Dietitian is also responsible for providing assessment, intervention, support, and education related to medical nutrition therapy for inpatients of AHCS as well as providing nutritional education as part of the Diabetes Program in association with the Atikokan Family Health Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

–          The Dietitian holds a university degree with a major in Food and Nutrition, a dietetic internship or equivalent and is a member in good standing of Dietitians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

–          Decision-making/analytical skills and initiative to ensure quality patient management and development of the departments.

–          Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with patients and their families, for teaching or liaising with the public and for management of staff.

Apply with resume and cover letter in confidence – quoting the reference number – to

Human Resources, Atikokan Health and Community Services

careers@aghospital.on.ca

120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: 807-597-4305

Phone: 807-597-4215

APPLICTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information. Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.