Director of Dietary Services

Job Posting- Competition #ADM-2025-01

North Queens Nursing Home is a 44-bed Long Term Care Facility located in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. Caledonia is a rural community of Queens County, close to Kejimkujik National Park and in close proximity to both the South Shore and Annapolis Valley. North Queens Nursing Home considers the needs of our residents as a whole, considering their social, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.

North Queens Nursing Home is currently accepting applications for Director of Dietary Services. This permanent position is a 0.8FTE, working 32 hours per week. The Director of Dietary Services is a Registered Dietitian, responsible for the nutrition assessments of the residents and implementing nutrition care plans. The Director is responsible for the overall management of the Dietary Services, including human resources, scheduling, labor relations, budgeting, menu planning and oversight of the day to day food service operations. The Director is an active member of an inter-disciplinary care team, as well as a member of the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Nutrition
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists (NSCDN)
• 2 years previous management experience
• Previous experience in long term care an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to resident centred care
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families and other team members
• Ability and confidence to take a leadership role
• Demonstrated competency with computers including internet, email and Microsoft office
• Regular attendance in current and previous employment

Rate: based on Department of Seniors/Long Term Care funding, with competitive benefits

Position posted: March 31, 2025

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

Anticipated start date: as soon as a suitable candidate is available

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All Employment offers are to be contingent upon a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.