Job Purpose

Working in collaboration with hospital teams, community services and other system partners, the Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of patients or clients. This is qualified dietetics practice in either clinical nutrition, community nutrition needs or food service operations towards the attainment, maintenance, and promotion of the health of individuals, groups, and the community

Qualifications
Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians.
Willing to participate in continuing education/certification programs as outlined during orientation and onboarding within a defined timeframe.
Minimum 1 year recent and direct experience (within last 5 years) would be an asset depending on the department.
Ability to travel for client appointments and community meeting using own transportation for those working in Public Health.
Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Ability to perform the duties of the position.
Positive work record.

Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian is responsible for:
Review patient medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory tests, anthropometric data (BMI, height, ideal or standard body weight).




Establish a nutrition care plan, coordinate care and provide behaviour modification and counselling techniques.
Document assessments, interventions, treatment plans and communication with care team.
Participating in interdisciplinary care planning or community assessments
Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
Providing mentoring and support for students
Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK
Analytical Thinking
Flexibility
Interpersonal Relations
Mentoring and Coaching
Patient/Client Focus
Planning and Prioritizing Work
Teamwork and Collaboration

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An workplace based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of secure and quality patient care.

📌 Saint John Dietitian 1
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John