Chronic Disease Education Dietitian Specialist
2 weeks ago
The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian Specialist is a key member of the Primary Care team, working collaboratively with team members to plan, deliver and continuously improve client-centered primary care services. The incumbent promotes strategies and provides services that focus on optimal health, prevention of disease and promotion of health with individuals, families, groups and communities. This includes strategies related to chronic disease self-management and the health behavior change model. The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian Specialist applies nutrition and dietetic theory, key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement nutrition and health promotion programs for clients with chronic diseases
- Provide education and counseling to clients on healthy eating habits and disease management
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care to clients
- Conduct health assessments and develop personalized plans for clients
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in nutrition and health promotion
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences, Human Ecology or equivalent
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required within two (2) years of employment
- Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of employment
- Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended
- Membership with Diabetes Canada - Professional Membership recommended
- Knowledge of primary care within a primary health care context and working within a health care team
- Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques
- Knowledge of cultural diversity and health determinants
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in the area of community nutrition, chronic disease education, health promotion or primary care
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a collaborative health care team
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
- Good work and attendance record
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00
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