Diabetes Dietitian Educator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Manitoba is looking for a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services. Responsibilities include counseling patients and collaborating with a healthcare team. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutritional Sciences and a minimum of two years of clinical nutrition experience. This is a part-time position with in-person work arrangements. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Counseling patients on nutrition and dietary plans.
• Interacting with various health professionals in a clinical setting.

Skills

Knowledge of medical nutrition therapies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to function independently

Interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate others

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences

Completion of a recognized dietetic internship

Job description

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Department / Unit: Endocrinology Ambulatory CareClinic

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/02/2026 - 01/31/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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

Experience

• Two years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) 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 or practical training program, which has been accredited by the applicable certifying body.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Canadian Diabetes Educator certificate required. Candidates eligible and willing to write the examination within two (2) years of start of position will be considered. Continuing employment in this position is conditional upon passing the exam.
• Active certification as a trainer for insulin pumps available in Canada required within two (2) years of start of position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
• May be required to travel to rural areas, remote communities, community agencies, patient homes and/or other health care institutions.

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

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.

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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.