SUMMARY OF THE POSITIONPerson 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.SPECIFIC FUNCTIONSThe Community Miyupimaatisiiun (Health) Center (CMC) provides frontline and community health services to the local population. The nutritionist for this position is called upon to:
Assess clients' nutritional needs and make recommendations;
Develop, implementand manage local healthy eating education programs that meet customer needs;
Provide statisticsaccording to the services rendered;
Provide support, training or advice within their scope of practice to other staff members, health care providers or caregivers;
Promote valuable organizational functioning and, indirectly, quality services to the population;
Perform other related tasks usually assigned to a nutritionist at the request of his supervisor;
Participate in thedevelopment and implementation of community activities to promote healthy eating habits;
Continue to updatetheir clinical knowledge and apply ODNQ practice guidelines and standards.REQUIREMENTSEducation:




Must hold a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition.Must be a member of the Ordre professionnel des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (Quebec Order of Dietitians and Nutritionists).Experience:
Clinical experience as a nutritionist in various fields and programs is an asset;
Experience as a clinician in Eeyou Istchee territory is an asset.Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent knowledge of professional standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation;
Excellent ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations;
Respect for Eeyou/Eenou culture, values, traditions and teachings in the implementation of programs and services;
Valuable understandingof health issues as they relate to paramedical services;
Ability to popularize theoretical and practical knowledge in a context of consultation and support to other health professionals;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Autonomy, discretion and empathy;
Aptitude for teamworkLANGUAGE
Fluent in English;
Fluency in Cree orFrench is an asset.OTHER
Open to relocation within the community;
Various social advantages related to remoteness;
Annual training.

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🏢 Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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