Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist

at  The Sunset Community

Why join the Sunset Community?

For nearly 130 years, the Sunset Community has been a leader in supporting adults with diverse abilities to reach their full potential. Aside from providing a unique and truly enjoyable employment opportunity, we offer great perks, including:

• An excellent Health Insurance (Dental, Vision, Travel, Health, etc.) package, provided by the Health Association of Nova Scotia (HANS).
• One of the best pension plans in the province (17.04% of earnings) via Nova Scotia Health Employee Pension Plan (NSHEPP). Prior service is easily transferrable.
• Considerable amounts of paid time off, including two (2) weeks paid vacation (80 hours) in addition to two 8-hour appreciation days each year (one in your first year of employment).
• On-site childcare provided directly by the YMCA, with 60% of seats reserved for the children of our employees
• Casual dress code (to promote a more home-feeling environment)
• and many more!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of an accredited Human Nutrition program (or equivalent) from a recognized university, including completion of a Dietetic Internship Program or Nutritionist equivalent.
• Registration: Current registration (or eligibility to register) with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists is required
• Experience: A minimum of one year experience working as a dietitian or nutritionist is preferred.
• Specialized Competencies: Expertise in dysphagia management and understanding the unique dietary needs of aging residents. Skilled in management malnutrition, chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, an strong understanding of the nutritional aspects of wound care.
• Counseling: Demonstrated experience in providing nutrition counseling to residents.
  If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
  While we appreciate all applications, only those with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: Up to $40.32 per hour
  Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• License/Registration Status with NSCDN (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement personalized nutritional care plans, tailored to each residents’ needs and preferences, ensuring they align with other healthcare plans. Coordinate, execute, and evaluate the effectiveness of these nutritional care plans.
• Provide guidance to dietary and health & holistic services staff on the delivery of special diets as prescribed by physicians.
• Assess nutritional quality of daily menus and deliver in-service education on food service and nutrition.
• Provide education during the Resident Cooking Program, and counsel selected residents on their individual nutritional needs. Lead individual and group educational sessions with residents and their families regarding dietary requirements.
• Submit nutrition and food-related educational content to our website and social media pages.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary team and pharmacy committee and maintain close communication with all staff, management, and nurses.
• Ensure established nutritional standards are upheld and regularly monitored.
• Provide nutritional updates for Board reports throughout the year.
• Provide training to new hires on dietary restrictions and proper methods of supportive feeding.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Balance therapeutic treatments with palliative care, prioritizing quality of life over quantity
• Consider each residents’ individual history when making dietary recommendations
• Recognize the residents’ right to live at risk, respecting their decisions regarding dietary choices.