Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

at  Prairie Mountain Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
• Membership in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian - Facility Based is responsible for providing nutritional care and counseling for patients, residents and clients; participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; provides nutrition care plan instruction to nutrition services staff; contributes to the development of programs, menus, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.

Overview:

In collaboration with the health care teams, including patients, residents, clients and/or next of kin; using current best practice evidence; and within standards of practice:

• Completes nutrition assessments.
• Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans.
• Provides nutrition education.
• Keeps records as per standards established by the region/program.
• Provides nutrition expertise for relevant program-specific procedures.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, and Discharge Planning).As a member of the Prairie Mountain Health Facility Based Clinical Dietitian team:
• Participates in team meetings, including development of the program action plan, and nutrition care-related policies and procedures.
• Participates in sub-committees, as required.
• Reports on relevant issues from clinical areas worked.
• Shares area of knowledge and expertise with team.
• Prepares statistical and status reports for the Area Manager.
• Sundry duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATIONs
Close Date:
Nov 19, 2024 4:00 PM