National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicarecrossingbridge

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Strategic leadership in nutritional care
Operational oversight of dietary services
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
** The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicarecrossingbridge is responsible for strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of nutritional and culinary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The ideal candidate will be a registered dietitian with extensive leadership experience in healthcare, particularly in long-term care, and will drive quality improvement and person-centered dining initiatives. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to advance evidence-based, resident-centred nutritional care and dining services across multiple provinces.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, career advancement opportunities, and a robust benefits package to its employees.
  • The role requires frequent business travel across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and to the Markham Head Office, supporting integrated nutritional care and quality improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicarecrossingbridge is responsible for strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of nutritional and culinary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The ideal candidate will be a registered dietitian with extensive leadership experience in healthcare, particularly in long-term care, and will drive quality improvement and person-centered dining initiatives. **

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 professional development
  • Resident- and family-centred care commitment
  • Data literacy and health information systems proficiency
  • Positive organizational culture
  • Conflict-resolution and coaching skills

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 health information systems
  • Ability to travel frequently provincially and nationally

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