Clinical Dietitian

**Requisition ID**: 371267
**Position Number**: 880-71445-R308-10
**Posting End Date**: December 4, 2024
**Employer**: Southern Health-Santé Sud
**Site**: Carman Memorial Hospital
**Union**: MGEU
**Department/Unit**: Nutrition and Food Services
**Work Location**: Carman Memorial Hospital
**City**: Carman
**Hiring Status**: Temporary
**FTE**: 0.5
**Employment arrangement**: In Person
**Daily hours worked**: 7.75
**Anticipated shift**: Days; Evenings and weekends as required
**Annual base hours**: 2015
**Anticipated Start Date - End Date**: 02/18/2025 - 02/21/2026
**Reason for Term**: Maternity Leave
**Salary**: $32.07 - $45.41
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
Position Overview
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing accurate, timely and appropriate nutrition assessment, management and support for clients and communities in Southern Health-Santé Sud. The Clinical Dietitian applies nutrition and dietetic theory, key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients and residents of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Providing service to multiple sites.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Dietitian or in a nutrition related profession.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Bachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences or Human Ecology or equivalent.
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
Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of hire.
Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended.
Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of the Manitoba Long Term Care Standards.
Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies.
Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a collaborative health care team.
Demonstrated organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
Good work and attendance record.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Physical Requirements
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.