Clinical Dietitian

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and Safety.

Requirements

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 including Masters of Applied (Human) Nutrition programs, which have been accredited by the applicable certifying body.
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.
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).