Registered Dietitian

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Registered Dietitian for full-time positions in Brandon, Dauphin, and Russell, Manitoba. This role involves providing nutritional care and collaborating on health programs. Candidates should have relevant licensure, a degree in Human Ecology, and strong communication and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in clinical settings and certification as a Diabetes Educator. Healthcare benefits and pension are included. Applications are open now.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Eligible for active practicing licensure as a Registered Dietitian in Manitoba.
• Minimum of three years experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and counseling for patients and clients.
• Collaborate to promote cardiovascular health.
• Participate in the development of nutrition care plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Ability to work independently

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited dietetic internship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring Registered Dietitians facility-based in the Chronic Disease Education Program. Positions are available Location to be determined, Brandon, Dauphin and Russell MB! Permanent, Full-Time positions are available. Join the team and apply now!

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian - Facility Based is responsible for providing nutritional care and counseling for patients, residents and clients; participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; provides nutrition care plan instruction to nutrition services staff; contributes to the development of programs, menus, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.

The Registered Dietitian – Chronic Disease Education Program is responsible to Prairie Mountain Health for collaborating with relevant partners to promote cardiovascular health and to implement the Manitoba Diabetes Strategy in the area of Prevention, Education, Care, Research and Support. A variety of strategies are employed to reach individuals, families, groups, communities and health care providers.

Qualifications

Facility Based

• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in the Province of Manitoba
• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by EQual, 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
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Chronic Disease Education Program

• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the province of Manitoba
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting working with a health care team preferred
• Member in good standing of the Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) certification preferred
• Proficiency in computing skills, including MS Office, Outlook, and internet applications required
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Experience in patient counseling, educational principles, and community development
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Healthcare benefits and pension available!

We thank all that apply but only those qualified will be

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