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The Moncton Hospital Graduate Dietetic Internship Program
Other Information
- Number of Appointments available: 4
- Entrance date: Early October
- Language: Proficiency in English is required
- Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week, some shift work involved
- Vacation: 11 days, usually assigned at Christmas and Easter
- Statutory Holidays: 11
Sick Days
Up to 10 days are allowed for sick time. It may be
necessary to make up sick time, depending on the rotation(s)
involved, in order to achieve required competencies.
Uniform
They can be borrowed from the department. Plain uniform,
lab coat, and closed-toe shoes are required while in junior
administrative rotations. Professional dress and closed-toe shoes
are expected for all other rotations.
Onboarding Requirements
Upon acceptance to the program, interns are
required to have a criminal reference check completed, submit proof
of required immunization and meet the requirements outlined by
Horizon Employee Health Services and Education Placement (including
mandatory orientation modules).
New Brunswick Association of Dietitians (NBAD)
membership
All applicants seeking practical dietetic experience in New
Brunswick are required to be registered as a
Dietetic Intern with the New Brunswick Association of
Dietitians as stated in the Association regulatory
documents ($100 registration fee).
Professional Liability Insurance
Personal professional liability insurance is required
and is available through DC (fees waived for DC Student
Members).
Accommodations
Intern's responsibility. No on-site parking is
available to students; therefore accommodation within walking
distance to the hospital is strongly recommended.
Graduation
Held annually. Each graduating student receives a diploma
and pin.
Dismissal
If at any time a dietetic intern's conduct or performance
is unsatisfactory in meeting the high standards of the profession,
the intern may be asked to withdraw from the program.
If you require further information, please contact the
Internship Director/Clinical Nutrition Manager at:
Tel: 1-506-857-5408
Fax: 1-506- 857-5621
Email: ClinicalNutritionMoncton@HorizonNB.ca
Updated: September 2018