Clinical Dietitian

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 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.

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 Employer 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 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 ( 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.