Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS




Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in the Province of Manitoba Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent. Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by EQual, including the Masters of Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Manitoba or a planned practicum as requested by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health. Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position Demonstrated communication skills Ability to respect and promote confidentiality Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian - Facility Based is responsible for providing nutritional care and counseling for patients, residents and clients; participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; provides nutrition care plan instruction to nutrition services staff; contributes to the development of programs, menus, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview

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In collaboration with the health care teams, including patients, residents, clients and/or next of kin; using current best practice evidence; and within standards of practice:


Completes nutrition assessments;

Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans;

Provides nutrition education to clients and team members;

Keeps records as per standards established by the region/program;

Provides nutrition expertise for relevant program-specific procedures;

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, Discharge Planning, Dining Improvement, ).

Prepares statistical and status reports.

Sundry duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATIONs

Close Date:

May 28, 2025 4:00 PM

EFT

1.00

Employment Status:

Full Time

Anticipated Shift

Days

Anticipated shift length:

7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate:

As per collective agreement

Department:

Nutrition Services

Site:

Brandon Regional Health Centre (includes Centre for Adult Psychiatry and Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry)

Additional Sites:

Location / Home Base:

Brandon

HR Posting Number:

BHCMISC252100

Posting Date:

May 21, 2025