Job Description

Requisition ID: 349099

Competition #: AH-23-146

Position Number: 880-71445-R308-02

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Altona

Site: Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud

Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Department / Unit: Nutrition and Food Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 0.5

Anticipated Shift: Days, with evenings and weekends as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As Per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary:
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing accurate, timely and appropriate nutrition assessment, management and support for clients and communities in Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 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-Sant\xc3\xa9 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-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate from an accredited University with a major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent

• Dietetic Internship Certificate from an accredited program

• Registered Dietitian; must be a registered member of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM)

• Member of Dietitians of Canada recommended

• Minimum of two (2) years\' experience as a Dietitian or in a nutrition related profession

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with populations with diverse cultural and social backgrounds

• 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 meet the physical and mental demands of the job

• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver\'s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority