Manager- Nutrition Food Services - Regular Full-Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Management/Excluded Group with a salary of $109,795.00 - $137,244.04. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the incumbent manages the Nutrition & Food Services Department, and has the responsibility, authority and accountability for its physical, financial and human resources; overseeing the delivery of food services to hospital patients, staff, contracted services and general public; advising Territorial departments and community groups on matters relating to clinical nutrition services; provides nutrition and food service support to all Yukon Hospital Corporation facilities (YHC); providing professional development and training to all levels of staff, students, other professionals, paraprofessionals and technical staff; and performing other duties.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the science of nutrition as it applies to general nutrition
Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as they apply to the management of nutrition services in a health care institution
Ability to manage, plan, organize, implement and control a dietary service in a primary health care hospital
Ability to work independently and problem-solve, as well as within a primary health care team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
Demonstrated skills in working with diverse patient populations
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills
Comfortable with computer software, and willingness to learn Computrition Software, Meditech, UKG and other electronic medical records
A degree from a recognized university with a specialization in nutrition, dietetics, commerce or relevant related field or commensurate experience
3-5 years of supervisor or management experience in a hospital setting

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Hotel and Food Administration
Experience with a computerized diet management system

Responsibilities

Manages the Nutrition & Food Services Department, and has the responsibility, authority and accountability for its physical, financial and human resources
Oversees the delivery of food services to hospital patients, staff, contracted services and general public
Advises Territorial departments and community groups on matters relating to clinical nutrition services
Provides nutrition and food service support to all Yukon Hospital Corporation facilities (YHC)
Provides professional development and training to all levels of staff, students, other professionals, paraprofessionals and technical staff