Dietitian Degree
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager, the Dietitian Degree provides Pediatric nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, nutritional counselling and other needed nutrition interventions for clients between the ages of 0-12 and their families. This position may also on occasion provide these services to youth between the ages of 12-18. The Dietitian Degree will work collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement preventative and educational programs, co-lead therapeutic services for children with eating disorders, disordered eating, and other nutritional related concerns. Provides consultation to the Children's Mental Health Services Staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))
- Completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrate sound judgment in assessing and analyzing nutritional care plans
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge in time management
- Highly developed organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to develop educational resources and presentations
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Understand best practice treating clients with mental health/eating disorders
- Knowledge in clinical nutrition
- Knowledge of issues of individuals with eating disorders
- Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet
- Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition concerns related to mental health
- Ability to apply advanced computer skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
- Comprehensive knowledge in Pediatric nutrition management of eating disorders
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
- Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
Nice To Haves
- Experience for children with eating disorders and mental health issues is an asset
- Previous experience in providing nutrition assessments and intervention services
- Previous experience in Pediatric nutrition care is an asset
Responsibilities
- Provides Pediatric nutrition therapy including screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, nutritional counselling and other needed nutrition interventions for clients between the ages of 0-12 and their families.
- May provide services to youth between the ages of 12-18.
- Works collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement preventative and educational programs.
- Co-leads therapeutic services for children with eating disorders, disordered eating, and other nutritional related concerns.
- Provides consultation to the Children's Mental Health Services Staff.
Benefits
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
