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Clinical Dietitian - Repost

Requisition ID: 335556 

Position Number: 20057457

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Clinical Nutrition HSC 

Job Stream: Clinical 

Union: MAHCP-SHEO-May

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP 

FTE: Casual 

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

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015 

Salary: $33.244, $34.382, $35.661, $36.953, $38.318, $39.728, $41.299, $42.881, $44.523

 

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

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 Care
  • Education (client, staff, students, etc.)
  • Quality
  • Professional Development
  • Research
  • Safety

Experience

  • Two years clinical nutrition experience 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 required.
  • Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or planned practicum as requested by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba. 
  • Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is recommended.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapies.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workload.
  • Must be able to function with minimum direction.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis skills.
  • Ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply evidenced based guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing needs of others.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and behavior change process.
  • Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.
  • General knowledge of food and nutrient analysis.
  • Ability to function in a computerized environment.
  • Practices within the professional standards and the ethical, legislative and legal parameters of the profession (e.g.  the act and code of ethics of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba).

Physical Requirements

  • Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
  • Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
  • May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
  • Must be able to travel to meetings (on-site and off-site).
  • May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

 

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

 

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

 

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.


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