Clinical Dietitian

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition assessment, management and support across communities in Southern Health-Santé Sud. You will apply dietetic theory and critical thinking to improve client health and maintain alignment with organizational mission and values.

The role requires independent judgment in prioritizing tasks, collaboration with care teams, and commitment to culturally diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences from an accredited Canadian university.
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic internship; Masters of Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Manitoba or an approved practicum.
• Current active registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
• Dietitians of Canada membership recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate nutrition assessment and management for clients and communities.
• Apply nutrition/dietetic theory with critical thinking to improve health outcomes.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in setting work priorities and actions.
• Collaborate with health care teams and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Behavior change counselling

Motivational interviewing

Client-focused approaches

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences

Accredited dietetic internship

Masters of Applied Human Nutrition or approved practicum

Job description

Salary: As per MGEU Collective Agreement

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing accurate, timely and appropriate nutrition assessment, management and support for clients and communities in Southern Health-Santé Sud. The Clinical Dietitian applies nutrition and dietetic theory, key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients and residents of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Dietitian or in a nutrition related profession.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Nutritional Sciences, dietetic or related area from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated required.
• Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice including the Masters of Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Manitoba or a planned practicum as requested by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current active registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of hire.
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of the Manitoba Long Term Care Standards.
• Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of Total Parenteral Nutrition for positions located in the Regional Centres.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effective with staff, health care professionals and co‑workers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a collaborative health care team.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to support sites where vacation coverage/vacancies apply.
• Will be required to support onboarding process for new dietitians upon hire.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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