Clinical Dietitian - Mental Health

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health-Soins Communs is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide client-centered nutrition care within Manitoba. The role requires strong clinical nutrition skills, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and commitment to quality improvement and documentation. Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Applicants should be a Registered Dietitian with Manitoba College credentials, and may hold DC membership. A relevant internship or Master of Applied Nutrition is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional standards and regulatory requirements for dietetics.
• Proficient in medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Client-Centered Nutrition Care and counseling.
• Inter-Professional Collaboration with care teams.
• Education and Capacity Building for clients and staff.
• Quality Improvement and Professional Practice activities.
• Additional Responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Counseling

Documentation

Problem solving

Inter-professional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. Human Nutritional Sciences

Dietetic internship / Master of Applied Nutrition

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

EMR systems

Job description

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. 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:

Responsibilities

• Client-Centered Nutrition Care
• Inter-Professional Collaboration
• Education and Capacity Building
• Quality Improvement and Professional Practice
• Additional Responsibilities

Experience

• Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Specialized training or demonstrated expertise in the applicable practice area 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.
• Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program or practical training program including Master of Applied (Human) Nutrition programs, which has been accredited by the applicable certifying body required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements for area of expertise.
• Proficient in medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based practice with demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning and time management skills.
• Able to work independently in changing environments.
• Skilled in behavior change strategies with effective counseling skills.
• Knowledgeable in food and nutrient analysis and computerized documentation systems.
• Proficient in professional correspondence and clinical documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and bodily fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, and physical or emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive or distressed clients or visitors.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.