Dietitian Degree
About The Position
Under the direction of the manager Interprofessional Practice, the Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutrition care of patients. This includes nutritional assessment, development and implementation of nutrition care plans, diet counselling, evaluation of care and arrangement for follow-up care. The incumbent acts as a nutrition consultant to other members of the health care team, shares department responsibilities and provides education experiences for dietetic interns. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))
- Dietetic Internship certificate
- Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
- Valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search (required at time of interview)
Nice To Haves
- Clinical Dietitian experience
- Pediatric Clinical Nutrition experience
- Experience with acute care patients in hospital setting
- Acute care adult and pediatric clinical nutrition experience
- Experience in nutrition support
- Experience as a staff dietitian
Responsibilities
- Managing the nutrition care of patients
- Nutritional assessment
- Development and implementation of nutrition care plans
- Diet counselling
- Evaluation of care
- Arrangement for follow-up care
- Acting as a nutrition consultant to other members of the health care team
- Sharing department responsibilities
- Providing education experiences for dietetic interns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
