Clinical Site Lead - Clinical Nutrition

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Winnipeg seeks a Clinical Dietitian to oversee clinical service delivery and guide dietitians. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality nutrition services. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and education in nutrition, with a focus on team collaboration and client care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent clinical nutrition experience.
• Experience in program planning and evaluation required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical service delivery and operational issues.
• Provide guidance to clinical dietitians and support staff.
• Monitor staff performance and maintain clinical caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Building

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutritional Sciences

Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program

Job description

Requisition ID: 381225

Position Number: 20044568

Posting End Date: May 24, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Clinical Dietitians

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 06/16/2025 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 6.78

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services, and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Regional Manager (or Designate), the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Overseeing the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in a designated service area to ensure optimum client care in a safe therapeutic environment.
2. Providing guidance to clinical dietitians and support staff within the designated service area through leadership, mentoring, education, evaluation, and research.
3. Contributing to the delivery of quality clinical nutrition services by examining, developing, refining, and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development.
4. Completion of performance appraisals and recruitment, soliciting input where appropriate, as well as coordinating clinical work schedules, caseloads, and service rotations.
5. Monitoring and maintaining documents regarding staff performance, including attendance management and completed performance appraisals.
6. Maintaining a clinical caseload involving assessment, interventions, and follow-up within established standards of care.

Experience

• A minimum of three years recent, relevant clinical nutrition experience.
• Experience in program planning, development, and evaluation required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutritional Sciences, dietetics, or related area from an accredited Canadian university program or equivalent if internationally educated.
• Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program or equivalent, accredited by the certifying body.

SPECIAL TRAINING

• Working knowledge of healthcare administration and systems, and implications for clinical nutrition.
• Involvement in education and research required.
• Completion of coursework and attendance at workshops or seminars in administration required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) required.
• CPR training in accordance with employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to initiate and support change.
• Knowledge of regulations and scope of practice documents for clinical nutrition.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Competency in computerized environments.
• Commitment to meeting professional standards of practice.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
• Experience in adult education and research processes preferred.
• Knowledge of financial report systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Work under time constraints and potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, toxins, noise, allergens, and stress.
• Ability to handle aggressive or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• Travel to meetings (on-site and off-site).
• Occasional evening, weekend, or extended hours work may be required.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to diversity and cultural safety. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, with accommodations available upon request.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Checks should be recent (no more than six months prior to employment start).

Interviewed candidates may participate in a skills assessment. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request during the assessment and selection process.