Registered Dietitian

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Misericordia Health Centre invites applications for a Clinical Nutrition professional. The role focuses on delivering client-centered nutrition care within a collaborative healthcare team, advancing education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Canadian dietitian credential, with experience in medical nutrition therapy and strong communication. The position is in-person at Misericordia Health Centre with varied shifts and a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited dietetic internship or Master of Applied (Human) Nutrition program.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or Graduate Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutrition care planning

Medical nutrition therapy

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences

Dietetic internship or Master of Applied Nutrition (accredited)

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 410927
Position Number: 20064324
Posting End Date: September 23, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Misericordia Health Centre
Site: Misericordia Health Centre
Department / Unit: Clinical Nutrition MHC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 10/14/2026
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 1950
Salary: $43.595 , $45.653 , $47.807 , $50.064 , $52.422 , $54.428
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Position Overview

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:

• 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
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.