Dietary Consultant (8 Months Contract)

Extendicarearbourheights

Ontario, Canada
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Nutrition standards of care
Resident safety processes
Interprofessional education and training
** Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant for an 8-month contract to work closely with long-term care homes and retirement communities across Canada, focusing on improving clinical practices and quality outcomes. The role involves implementing nutrition standards, providing education and training, and promoting continuous quality improvement. **

Job Summary

  • The Registered Dietitian Consultant will work closely with operational leaders in Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes and Retirement communities to promote clinical and operational excellence.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition standards of care, supporting resident safety processes, and designing interprofessional education and training.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, opportunities for advancement, and a robust benefits package.

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** Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant for an 8-month contract to work closely with long-term care homes and retirement communities across Canada, focusing on improving clinical practices and quality outcomes. The role involves implementing nutrition standards, providing education and training, and promoting continuous quality improvement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • nutrition standards of care
  • resident safety processes
  • interprofessional education and training
  • quality improvement initiatives
  • performance data sharing

Nice-to-have

  • relationship-centered care
  • service excellence
  • psychological safety
  • adult education techniques

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Dietetics or Master's degree
  • Member in good standing with provincial regulatory college
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience
  • Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies
  • Experience with Health Information Systems is an asset
  • Ability to travel regularly

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