Clinical Dietitian - Wi Rehab Services

Position Overview

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:

• Education, Program Development and Delivery (client, staff, students, etc.).
• Client Care.
• Quality.
• Professional Development.
• Research.
• Safety.
• Other.

Experience

• Two years clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Two years nutrition counselling experience in an out-patient setting preferred.
• Private practice or business experience as asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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 which has been accredited by Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice 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.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (preferred).

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Safe Food Handling Certificate (required).
• Self-management and coaching training (preferred).
• Motivational Interviewing/Health Behaviour Change training (preferred).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba. Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is recommended.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapies.
• Basic cooking skills.
• 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.
• Group facilitation and presentation skills, both in person and virtually.
• 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 evidence-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.
• 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).
• Flexibility in hours of work (days/evenings/weekends).
• Demonstrated comfort and aptitude for use of electronic medical records (EMR), digital and social media, and other online platforms.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to work with clients living with chronic conditions/disease.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.
• Must be able to travel to meetings and fee for service delivery (on-site and off-site).
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.