The Registered Dietitian Consultant will work closely with operational leaders to promote clinical and operational excellence through education, training, safety issue mitigation, and quality improvement initiatives
Job Summary
The Registered Dietitian Consultant will work closely with operational leaders to promote clinical and operational excellence through education, training, safety issue mitigation, and quality improvement initiatives.
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 rewarding work experience.
Matching Summary
The Registered Dietitian Consultant will work closely with operational leaders to promote clinical and operational excellence through education, training, safety issue mitigation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nutrition standards of care
Resident safety processes
Interprofessional education and training
Quality improvement initiatives
Data analysis and legislative frameworks
Relationship-centered care
Nice-to-have
Psychological safety and non-punitive learning
Adult education techniques
Service excellence
Teamwork and collaboration
Key Requirements
Undergraduate or Master's degree in Dietetics
Member in good standing with provincial regulatory college
3-5 years of progressive experience in LTC or Retirement Communities
Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies
Experience with Health Information Systems is an asset
Ability to travel regularly within assigned province