Requisition ID: 387263
Position Number: 880-71445-R308-09
Posting End Date: August 29, 2025
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place
Union: MGEU
Department/Unit: Nutrition and Food Services
Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place
City: Steinbach
Hiring Status: Temporary

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing appropriate nutritional assessments, management and support to Southern Health-Santé Sud’s clients and communities. The Clinical Dietitian applies nutrition and dietetic theories, and uses key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients and residents of Southern Health-Santé 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-Santé Sud.

EXPERIENCE

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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
• Knowledge of the Manitoba Long Term Care Standards.
• Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of Total Parenteral Nutrition for positions located in the Regional Centres.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co‐ workers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

QUALIFICATIONS ET COMPÉTENCES:

• Compétences dans les deux langues officielles (français et anglais) est essentielle.
• Connaissances des Normes de soins de longue durée du Manitoba.
• Connaissances du counseling en modification des comportements, ainsi que des approches et des stratégies axées sur le client.
• Connaissances des techniques d’entrevue motivationnelle.
• Connaissance de la nutrition parentérale totale pour les postes situés dans les centres régionaux.
• Capacité démontrée à exécuter des tâches avec efficacité tout en maintenant des normes de qualité élevées.
• Capacité démontrée à faire preuve de souplesse et à s’adapter à l’évolution des techniques et des procédures dans un environnement changeant.
• Capacité démontrée à maintenir un niveau élevé de vigilance, en veillant à l’exactitude et à la qualité de toutes les tâches.
• Capacité démontrée à travailler de manière indépendante et en équipe.
• Capacité démontrée à maintenir un environnement de travail organisé.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement avec le personnel, les professionnels de la santé, les collaborateurs, etc.
• Capacité d’entretenir des relations de travail positives avec l’ensemble du personnel, les résidents, les patients et les clients.
• Capacité à suivre des instructions verbales et écrites.
• Capacité démontrée à fonctionner efficacement au sein d’une équipe de soins de santé axés sur la collaboration.
• Compétences démontrées en organisation, communication et leadership.
• Capacité requise à respecter et à promouvoir une population culturellement diversifiée étant donné la diversité culturelle de notre région.
• Capacité démontrée à respecter la confidentialité de l’information, qu’elle soit dans des documents papier, électroniques ou sous toutes autres formes.
• Bons antécédents de travail et d’assiduité.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to support sites where vacation coverage/vacancies apply.
• Will be required to support onboarding process for new dietitians upon hire.

Please refer the Job description for details