Clinical Dietitian

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Winnipeg. The role involves providing optimal nutritional care, educating clients, and participating in research initiatives. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutritional Sciences and be a Registered Dietitian. The position offers full-time employment with shifts including days and evenings.

Benefits

Employment equity and workplace diversity

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Two years' clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification as per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal nutritional care to clients according to professional standards.
• Engage in client education and quality improvement.
• Participate in professional development and research.

Skills

Competence in Indigenous language

Comprehensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapies

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutritional Sciences

Graduate of recognized dietetic internship program

Job description

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Requisition ID: 384781

Position Number: 20066565

Posting End Date: July 22, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Clinical Nutrition HSC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 07/14/2025

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $39.457, $40.807, $42.325, $43.859, $45.478, $47.152, $49.016, $50.895, $52.843

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

The incumbent is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal nutritional care to clients according to professional Standards of Practice through the following responsibilities:

• Client Care.
• Education (client, staff, students, etc.).
• Quality.
• Professional Development.
• Research.
• Safety.
  
  

Experience

• Two years' clinical nutrition experience preferred.
  
  

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

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is recommended.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapies.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Must be able to function with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical analysis skills.
• Ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply evidence-based guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing needs of others.
• Knowledge of human behavior and behavior change process.
• Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.
• General knowledge of food and nutrient analysis.
• Ability to function in a computerized environment.
• Practices within the professional standards and the ethical, legislative and legal parameters of the profession (e.g., the act and code of ethics of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• Must be able to travel to meetings (on-site and off-site).
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
  
  

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Seniority level

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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