Dietician (Open Until Filled) - Portage la Prairie, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Portage la Prairie, Canada

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Description

Dietician (open until filled):

DI1 Dietician 1

Term/part-time

0.50 FTE
7 Month Term (March 2024)

Department of Families

Manitoba Developmental Centre, Community Service Delivery

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 41763

Salary(s): DI1 $61, $81,725.00 per year

Closing Date:
October 31, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be established for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 month or until cancelled.

The Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC) within Department of Families, is an accredited residential care facility providing specialized services to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must have a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector search
Must have a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Must have a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM)

Qualifications:

Essential:

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 and the completion of an approved dietetic internship program
Experience in clinical nutrition processes including nutrition assessments, diet reviews and referrals, patient interviews and gathering patients' relevant medical/surgery and social history/cognitive function history.
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with team members and families
Strong written communication skills
Ability to work independently under mínimal supervision
Strong organizational and time management skills to set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to plan and deliver nutrition education and counselling to individuals or groups
Knowledge of interpreting biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, relevant medications and anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, BMI etc.
Knowledge related to enteral feeding
Knowledge related to dysphagia assessments

Desired:

Knowledge of intellectual disability
Member of Dietitians of Canada
Verbal and written communication in French

Duties:

The Dietitian is responsible for assessment, co-ordination, clinical supervision and evaluation of services, which focus on providing therapeutic nutrition requirements.

The incumbent will ensure that therapeutic interventions delegated to service providers/support networks is consistent with professional standards.

The Dietitian will also plan and develop centre-wide seasonal cycle menus providing a variety of foods that are resident centered and nutritionally sound.

This position involves participation in the Centre's Performance and Quality Improvement Program and the accreditation process and includes making recommendations to improve the structure and process of the program service delivery model.

This is a professional position with centre wide scope, which requires maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with a diversity of recipients, service providers (executive, professional, para professional) and support networks.

The incumbent must model the principles and practices of person-centered care, participate in professional activities, set a visible example for constructive co-operation across disciplines and demonstrate respect for the dignity and rights of recipients.

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