Dietitian Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Nipawin; On-site; CAD 4,983,000 - 6,093,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian at Nipawin Hospital reports to the Regional Director of Primary Health Care. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, counselling, teaching, and coordinating programs to promote health and prevent disease in the community.

Preference for HSAS members applies per collective agreement terms; travel is required, and a Class 5 driving license is needed.

Qualifications

• Dietetic Internship certificate and eligibility for registration with the Dietitians of Canada.
• Bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, counselling, consultations, teaching, and educational services.
• Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition programs for community health.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Dietetic Internship certificate

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Position #

091949

Expected Start Date:

November 03, 2026

Union:

HSAS

Facility:

Nipawin Hospital

City/Town:

Nipawin

Department:

Clinical Integration Chronic Disease Management

Type:

Full-time regular

FTE:

1

Shift Information:

Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:

224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:

No

Float:

No

Hours of Work:

Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band:

Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.23

Travel Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Registered Dietitian reports to the Regional Director of Primary Health Care or his/her designate. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the provision of nutrition assessments, counselling, consultations, teaching, and educational services to community members and employees. The Registered Dietitian is also responsible for assessing the needs of the community and coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition based programs in the community related to health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption:

No

Education

• Dietetic Internship certificate
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Writing skills
• Basic - Time management skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Variety of computer programs

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in community development
• Knowledge in learning and teaching principles

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
• For more information on the town of Nipawin please visit http://www.nipawin.com/
• Nipawin is located approximately 93 km northeast of Melfort