National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare Holyrood

Markham, ON, CA
Strategic leadership in nutritional care
Operational oversight of dietary services
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
The Director leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of professional standards, best practices, quality improvement initiatives, policies, programs, and procedures related to nutritional care and culinary services

Job Summary

  • The Director leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of professional standards, best practices, quality improvement initiatives, policies, programs, and procedures related to nutritional care and culinary services.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package to enrich employees' lives and careers.
  • The role requires frequent business travels across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and to the Markham Head Office to ensure consistent, high-quality nutritional care delivery.

Matching Summary

The Director leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of professional standards, best practices, quality improvement initiatives, policies, programs, and procedures related to nutritional care and culinary services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership in nutritional care
  • Operational oversight of dietary services
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Regulatory compliance in long-term care
  • Frequent provincial and national travel

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and coaching skills
  • Data literacy and interpretation
  • Positive organizational culture commitment
  • Resident- and family-centred care focus
  • Proficiency with health information systems
  • Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian with active provincial registration
  • Minimum five years progressive leadership experience
  • Experience in long-term care nutritional services
  • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency with PointClickCare and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to undertake frequent travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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