Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a facility-based role in Brandon to provide nutrition care to patients, residents and clients. You will participate in the dietitian and health care teams, deliver nutrition care plan instruction to staff, and contribute to program development and education materials related to nutrition care.

The role involves developing and monitoring nutrition care plans, delivering nutrition education, and contributing to quality improvement

Qualifications

• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in Manitoba
• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic internship program which includes Masters of Applied Human Nutrition from University of Manitoba or approved practicum
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License with access to a personal vehicle
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition assessments
• Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans
• Provides nutrition education to clients and team members
• Keeps records per regional standards
• Provides nutrition expertise for program-specific procedures
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, Discharge Planning, Dining Improvement)
• Prepares statistical and status reports
• Sundry duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Ecology / Nutritional Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID:

413907

Position Number:

2PMHclntrCLDIET+-12, 1PMHclntrCLDIET2+-12

City:

Brandon

Employer:

Prairie Mountain Health

Site:

Prairie Mountain Health - Fairview Personal Care Home

Department / Unit:

Nutrition Services

Job Stream:

Clinical Support

Anticipated Start Date - End Date:

12/21/2026 - 04/30/2028

Reason for Term:

Maternity Leave

Union:

MGEU

FTE:

1.00

Anticipated Shift:

Days

Daily Hours Worked:

7.75

Salary:

As per collective agreement

The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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.

Qualifications:

• It is anticipated that this position will provide coverage to other sites within PMH
• 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

Overview:

• Completes nutrition assessments;
• Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans;
• Provides nutrition education to clients and team members;
• Keeps records as per standards established by the region/program;
• Provides nutrition expertise for relevant program-specific procedures;
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, Discharge Planning, Dining Improvement, ).
• Prepares statistical and status reports.
• Sundry duties as assigned.

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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