Dietitian - Smhc Jobs

Requisition ID: 342474

Position Number: 21002629

Posting End Date: August 15, 2023

City: Selkirk

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH Support Service Other SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEUGOM NonPrem

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $29.240 , $30.260 , $31.310 , $32.530 , $33.720 , $34.990 , $36.330 , $37.740 , $39.160

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

The dietitian is responsible for the clinical nutrition care of patients in the Acquired Brain Injury, Acute, Rehabilitation, Forensic, and Geriatric Programs. The dietitian plays a direct role in food service operations and is uniquely a member of both the Support Service and the Program teams.

Under the general direction of the Manager of Support Services, the incumbent is responsible for the nutritional assessment and care plan for approximately 250 patients as well as training related to dietary and food services for program and support service staff.

Experience

• Experience experience working in a healthcare facility, preferably in mental health is an asset
• Experience in clinical nutrition with focus on mental health and acquired brain injuries; management within a health care environment; and adult education are assets

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of an approved Dietetic Internship Program
• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or related area from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent accredited by Dietitians of Canada

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Member of Dietitians of Canada is desired
• Incumbent must be currently registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM)

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to foster positive work relationships in a team environment under minimal supervision and the ability to make independent decisions is required
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required
• Strong organizational and time management skills required to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Working experience using a dietary software, especially Computrition, is an asset
• Knowledge of mental health illnesses and their nutritional implications

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.