Registered Dietitian

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Victoria General Hospital, Clinical Nutrition department. The role emphasizes client-centered nutrition care, collaboration with inter-professional teams, education, and quality improvement.

In-person work with potential for standby coverage and varied shifts. Two years of clinical nutrition experience are preferred; graduate dietitians with accredited internships are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• / Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• / 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.
• / Must be a Registered Dietitian or Graduate Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• / CPR Training requirements as per Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Client-centered nutrition care.
• Inter-professional collaboration.
• Education and capacity building.
• Quality improvement and professional practice.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Client-centered care

Inter-professional collaboration

Education and capacity building

Quality improvement

Professional practice

Communication

Time management

Independence

Counseling

Clinical documentation

Education

BSc in Human Nutritional Sciences

Dietetic internship program graduate

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Requisition ID: 410250

Position Number: 20051899

Posting End Date: September 10, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Clinical Nutrition - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/12/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $43.595, $45.653, $47.807, $50.064, $52.422, $54.428

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

• 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.

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.