Requisition ID: 377733
Position Number: 20031972
Posting End Date: March 29, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Nutrition & Food Services
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Clinical Dietitians, the incumbent is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal nutritional care to patients through the following responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care.
• Computer Database.
• Nutrition Screening.
• Education.
• Nutrient Analysis.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of direct patient care, nutrition screening, diet modifications, and patient education preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Successful completion of a recognized Dietetic Technician program (or equivalent, e.g., Bachelor of Science degree, Human Nutritional Sciences) required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must have a basic knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic nutrition interventions.
• CBORD Diet Office knowledge preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, effective organizational skills, independent work practices, initiative and flexibility, critical analysis skills, and computer literacy and proficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires a high-degree of patience and interest in the special needs of people with illnesses.
• Daily deadlines.
  Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
  Interested candidates should select the “Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT SATISFACTORY CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK (INCLUDING VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH), CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK AND ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK AS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SERVICE CHARGES INCURRED. A SECURITY CHECK IS CONSIDERED CURRENT IF IT WAS OBTAINED NO MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE START OF EMPLOYMENT.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process

Under the general direction of the Clinical Dietitians, the incumbent is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal nutritional care to patients through the following responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care.
• Computer Database.
• Nutrition Screening.
• Education.
• Nutrient Analysis