Registered Dietitian 1 - Winnipeg, Canada - St. Boniface Hospital

    St. Boniface Hospital
    St. Boniface Hospital Winnipeg, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Temporary
    Description

    Position Overview

    Under the general direction of the Program Support Manager, Nutrition Services, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface General Hospital, the Registered Dietitian I is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal nutritional care to clients according to professional Standards of Practice through the following responsibilities:

  • Client Care
  • Education (client, staff, students, etc.)
  • Quality
  • Professional Development
  • Research
  • Safety
  • Other

    • Experience

  • Two years' clinical nutrition experience* preferred.

    • *Experience within a specific area may be preferred in certain positions (i.e. Nutrition Support/TPN, Pediatrics & Women's Health, Surgical or Intensive Care, Renal).

    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 (PDEP) or planned practicum as requested by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
  • Education in a specific field may be preferred in certain positions (e.g. Certification as a Diabetes Educator, Certification in Adult Education).

    • Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba. Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is preferred.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the WRHA policy.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand French may be preferred in certain positions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapies.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workload.
  • Must be able to function with minimum direction.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-analysis skills.
  • Ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply evidenced based guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing needs of others.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and behavior change process.
  • Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.
  • General knowledge of food and nutrient analysis.
  • Ability to function in a computerized environment.
  • Practices within the professional standards and the ethical, legislative and legal parameters of the profession (e.g. the act and code of ethics of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba).

    • Physical Requirements

  • Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
  • Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
  • May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
  • Must be able to travel to meetings (on-site and off-site).
  • May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
    • St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement. 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 months prior to the start of employment. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.