National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Active registered dietitian registration
5+ years leadership in healthcare nutrition
Long-term care experience preferred
The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicare will lead strategic, clinical, and operational initiatives for dietary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, resident-centered nutritional care, requiring a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience in healthcare settings

Job Summary

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

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The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicare will lead strategic, clinical, and operational initiatives for dietary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, resident-centered nutritional care, requiring a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience in healthcare settings.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including Employee Family Assistance Program and robust benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • 5+ years leadership in healthcare nutrition
  • 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
  • Proven track record in quality improvement
  • Ability to frequent national travel

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

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