Dietary Consultant (8 Months Contract)

Extendicare

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 enhance clinical practices and quality outcomes in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities across Canada. The role involves collaboration with operational leaders, training staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. **

Job Summary

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

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** Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant for an 8-month contract to enhance clinical practices and quality outcomes in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities across Canada. The role involves collaboration with operational leaders, training staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • relationship-centered care
  • service excellence
  • psychological safety
  • non-punitive learning
  • consensus-building skills

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Dietetics (with internship) or Master's
  • Member in good standing with provincial regulatory college
  • 3–5 years progressive experience in LTC or Retirement Communities
  • Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies
  • Experience with Health Information Systems (asset)
  • Skilled in data analysis
  • Ability to travel regularly within assigned province

Work Rights

Not specified

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