Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Brandon is seeking a Registered Dietitian for maternity leave coverage at Fairview Personal Care Home. The role involves nutritional care planning, patient education and collaboration with health-care teams.

The position requires licensure in Manitoba, a nutrition degree (with internship or Masters), software proficiency and strong communication. Travel to PMH sites within Prairie Mountain Health may be needed.

Qualifications

• Anticipated coverage across PMH sites within Prairie Mountain Health.
• Eligible for active practicing licensure in Manitoba.
• Bachelor degree in Human Ecology / Nutrition or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic internship program (including Masters of Applied Human Nutrition) or planned practicum per College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for Prairie Mountain Health service areas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and internet applications.
• Demonstrated organization, problem solving and independent work ability.
• Strong communication and confidentiality practices.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments for patients, residents and clients.
• Develop, monitor and revise nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to clients and team members.
• Maintain records per regional standards.
• Offer nutrition expertise for program procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings (Care Conferences, Rounds, Discharge Planning).
• Prepare statistical and status reports.
• Perform sundry duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Independent working

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology / nutrition

Masters of Applied Human Nutrition or equivalent practicum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

IT literacy

Job description

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Position Number: 2PMHclntrCLDIET+-12, 1PMHclntrCLDIET2+-12

City: Brandon

Site: Prairie Mountain Health -Fairview Personal Care Home

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:

In collaboration with the health care teams, including patients, residents, clients and/or next of kin; using current best practice evidence; and within standards of practice:

• 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.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

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.