National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services
Extendicare New Orchard Lodge Inc
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Leadership of nutritional care programs
Evidence-informed person-centred care
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
The Director provides strategic leadership to advance quality, safety, and resident experience priorities in nutritional care and culinary services across multiple provinces
Job Summary
The Director provides strategic leadership to advance quality, safety, and resident experience priorities in nutritional care and culinary services across multiple provinces.
Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package to support employee well-being and development.
The organization is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process and supports a collaborative, innovative, and accountable culture.
Matching Summary
The Director provides strategic leadership to advance quality, safety, and resident experience priorities in nutritional care and culinary services across multiple provinces.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Leadership of nutritional care programs
Evidence-informed person-centred care
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Quality improvement initiatives
Regulatory compliance in nutritional care
Frequent provincial and national travel
Nice-to-have
Mentorship and professional development
Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
Commitment to resident- and family-centred care
Positive organizational culture
Use of health information systems
Data literacy and decision-making
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