National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Active registered dietitian registration
5+ years leadership in nutritional care
Long-term care experience preferred
The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities in Canada

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities in Canada.
  • Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration and at least five years of progressive leadership experience overseeing nutritional care in healthcare settings.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Matching Summary

The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities in Canada.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including Employee Family Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • 5+ years leadership in nutritional care
  • Long-term care experience preferred
  • Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks
  • Data literacy for clinical and operational indicators

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PointClickCare health systems
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to trauma-informed practice
  • Ability to frequent national travel
  • Proven track record in quality improvement

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active provincial registration
  • Minimum 5 years leadership experience in nutritional care
  • Long-term care setting experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in health information systems like PointClickCare
  • Ability to undertake frequent provincial and national travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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