Person who evaluates a person's nutritional status and determines and implements intervention strategies aimed at adapting nutrition based on the person's needs to maintain or restore health. She / he participates in clinical teaching.
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
- Member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec
Experience :
Two years of relevant experience is an asset; Experience with First Nation or with cross-cultural work is an asset. Knowledge and Abilities :
Good knowledge of nutrition theory and practise, current trends, and the MSSS Network and regulations; Varied clinical skills : community health, home care, geriatric, pediatric; Knowledge of Cree culture and language, and social / health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset; Knowledge of Eenou / Eeyou Miyupimaatisiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset; Ability in office computer applications; Good professional record in nutrition counseling and prevention / promotion programming; Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills; Interest in sharing knowledge and training with other workers; Autonomous, flexible and discrete; Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills. Language :
Fluent in English; Fluency in Cree or French is an asset. Other :
Willing to travel occasionally to other communities; Opportunity to work occasionally outside normal working hours to implement nutrition workshops and activities.