Registered Dietitian - Wellness Institute

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available upon request

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Registered Dietitian – Wellness Institute in Winnipeg. This in-person role supports clinical nutrition services within the Wellness Institute, with part-time 0.20 FTE hours and 7.75 daily hours.

The successful candidate will have a BSc in Human Nutritional Sciences, completed dietetic internship, and registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba; CPR and vulnerable sector screening are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences or related field.
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic internship or Master of Applied Nutrition program.
• Registered Dietitian with College of Dietitians of Manitoba; CPR training per policy.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Behavior change

Food/nutrient analysis

Education

BSc Nutrition sciences

Dietetic internship graduate

Certified Diabetes Educator (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation

Job description

Requisition ID: 412259

Position Number: 20031914

Posting End Date: October 14, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 11/03/2026

FTE: 0.20

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Registered Dietitian - Wellness Institute

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.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (preferred).

Special Training

• Motivational Interviewing/Health Behaviour Change training (preferred).

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.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

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.
• Basic cooking skills.
• Group facilitation and presentation skills, both in-person and virtually.
• Demonstrated comfort and aptitude for use of electronic medical records (EMR), digital and social media, and other online platforms.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to work with clients living with chronic conditions/disease.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.