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Dietitian Degree

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March 27 2025
Expected expiry date: April 4 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nutrition and Food service, Population Health
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 48929
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 03/27/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Public Health Services - Regina
  • Apply Before 04/04/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: V47526

Expected Start Date: April 21, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Shift Information: days, evenings, weekends, stats

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.230

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Community Dietitian is responsible for assessment of community need, coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of population based nutritional programs directed towards health promotion and disease prevention. The Community Dietitian is also responsible for provision of consultative , counseling, teaching and education services to individuals and communities that will improve the nutritional status of the population. Practitioners in this service provide support to Primary Health Care Networks and work within interdisciplinary Primary Health Care team in client care provision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Dietetic Internship certificate
  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in the field of community or public health nutrition or equivalent.
  • Experience with chronic disease and/or dysphagia management is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of health promotion models and strategies, and ability to apply them in the field of nutrition. Knowledge of the program planning process, and skill in program planning and evaluation. Knowledge of human behavior models and models of behavior change, and skill in applying them to effect change. Knowledge of the principles of community development. Knowledge of and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on nutritional status. Skill in assessing individual nutritional status and developing/sharing an individual program plan. Skill in communicating nutrition knowledge at an appropriate level of understanding for the audience. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, including public relations and the media. Demonstrated skill in organization and management of time and resources. Demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to be analytical. Ability to develop creative promotional and educational material/resources. Computer skills.

Other Information

  • This is a community based position providing services in clinic and home settings. Travel required to various community sites, including rural, within the Primary Health Care Networks (Regina). Home base for this position is: 2110 Hamilton Street.
  • Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license.
  • Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association (SDA)
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
  • Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.