Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant for an 8-month contract to enhance nutritional care in long-term care homes and retirement communities across Canada. The role focuses on improving clinical practices, ensuring safety, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement
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, a rewarding work experience, an Employee Family Assistance Program, and a robust benefits package.
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Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant for an 8-month contract to enhance nutritional care in long-term care homes and retirement communities across Canada. The role focuses on improving clinical practices, ensuring safety, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nutrition standards of care development
Resident safety processes
Interprofessional education and training
Quality improvement initiatives
Data analysis and reporting
On-site collaboration (80%)
Nice-to-have
Relationship-centered care
Service excellence commitment
Psychological safety fostering
Adult education techniques
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
Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies
Experience with Health Information Systems (asset)