Diabetes Dietitian Educator

Position Overview

The incumbent is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal nutritional care and diabetes management to clients according to professional Standards of Practice through the following responsibilities:

1. Client Care.
2. Education (client, staff, students, etc.).
3. Quality.
4. Professional Development.
5. Research.
6. Safety.
7. Interprofessional Practice.
8. Other.

Experience

• Two years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Previous experience in diabetes education preferred.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) 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 or practical training program, which has been accredited by the applicable certifying body.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Canadian Diabetes Educator certificate required. Candidates eligible and willing to write the examination within two (2) years of start of position will be considered. Continuing employment in this position is conditional upon passing the exam.
• Active certification as a trainer for insulin pumps available in Canada required within two (2) years of start of position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 evidence-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 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.
• May be required to travel to rural areas, remote communities, community agencies, patient homes and/or other health care institutions.