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Clinical Dietitian - Repost

Clinical Dietitian - Repost

Misericordia Health CentreWinnipeg, MB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD41299–CAD42881 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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.
  • Experience working with outpatients with an emphasis on providing nutrition counseling.

    • 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 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 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 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.