Geriatric Dietitian

Position: 2026-286 Geriatric Dietitian
Location: Moose Factory

Title:

Geriatric Dietitian

Division:  Clinical Services

Affiliation:  Public Service Alliance of Canada

Site:  Moose Factory, ON

Reports to:

AVP of Clinical Services & Elder Care

Status:  Part-time

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of Geriatric Dietitian.

Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital.

These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overlooked by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.  #WeAreWAHA

What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be  are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience.

From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare.

To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition plans of care

Organize, prioritize and complete workload within time constraints

Work as an integral member of an inter-disciplinary team

Maintain established nutrition and food service standards

Direct, evaluate and motivate clients to assure compliance with nutrition requirements

Work with rural and remote communities is an asset

Self-motivated individual who enjoys challenges

Independent but participates well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

What You’ll Do

Perform swallowing assessments; assess for texture/ consistency modifications in the diet as needed

Calculate requirements/suggest changes in conjunction with hospitalist to enteral feeding regimes

Assist in diet therapy modification(s) for Elders

Initiate special diet orders as prescribed by physicians in order to meet patient needs e.g., heart healthy diet, FODMAP, gluten free, low tyramine diet, elimination diets, etc.

Implement and maintain the Canadian Geriatric Nutrition Program for the Region

Advise the Dietary Manager on therapeutic nutrition plans established for patients

Assist with Nutritional Audits to measure patient compliance and acceptance of plans

Supports health by interpreting scientific, medical and nutrition evidence into practical information for the individual, family, caregiver, multidisciplinary health team and community

Establish, review, and evaluate annual work plan, including a summary of budget requirements and learning plan

What You Bring

An accredited 4-year or equivalent degree with appropriate courses in sciences and human nutrition, administration and humanities

Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition or Food Science

Accredited Dietitians of Canada Dietetic Internship Program

Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (or eligible for membership

Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent supervised…