Nutritionist Degree
Job Description
Position #: 091274
Expected Start Date: December 16, 2024
Union: HSAS
Facility: Tisdale Public Health Office
City/Town: TBD (location will be based on the location of the applicant) and 'This position is responsible for the development and support of population health promotion initiatives that improve the nutritional health of the residents of NE5, NE6, NE7 and NE8.'
Department: Population Health Promotion - Nutrition
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nutritionist - Degree $36.171 to $44.230
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Public Health Nutritionist assesses needs, plans, organizes, implements, manages, directs and evaluates public health nutrition programs, projects and services for the general populations, select target groups, health and other professions, community groups/agencies and individuals. The Public Health Nutritionist applies the art and science of population health promotion principles to develop sustainable and equitable improvements in the food and nutrition systems in the community. The Public Health Nutritionist provides a leadership role in initiating and developing collaborations and partnerships with a variety of intersectoral organizations, community groups/agencies and individuals. Collaborations are necessary as public health nutrition involves collective ownership throughout the entire needs assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation cycle.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Dietetic Internship certificate
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Dietetics is acceptable
Competencies
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the town of Tisdale please visit http://www.tisdale.ca/
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association (SDA)
- Tisdale is located approximately 40 km east of Melfort
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Additional Text:
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
About Us
Additional Information
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.