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- Overseeing the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in a designated service area to ensure optimum client care in a safe therapeutic environment.
- Providing guidance to clinical dietitians and support staff within the designated service area through clinical leadership, mentoring, education, evaluation, and research.
- Contributing to the delivery of quality clinical nutrition services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development.
- Completion of performance appraisals and recruitment, soliciting input where appropriate, as well as coordinating clinical work schedules, caseloads and service rotations.
- Monitoring and maintaining documents regarding staff performance, including attendance management and completed performance appraisals.
- Maintaining a partial clinical caseload involving clinical nutrition assessment, intervention and follow up within the established standards of care.
- A minimum of three years recent, relevant clinical nutrition experience.
- Experience in clinical nutrition program planning development and evaluation required.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in human nutrition, 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.
- Working knowledge of health care administration and systems, and implications for clinical nutrition.
- Involvement in education and research required.
- Completion of coursework and attendance at workshops or seminars in administration required.
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
- Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.
- Knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of Clinical Nutrition and relevant support workers.
- Good understanding of research processes.
- Knowledge of financial report systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to initiate and support change.
- Good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
- Ability to function in a computerized environment.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure that the provision of clinical nutrition services meets the professional standards of practice.
- Ability to work with minimal direction.
- Excellent interpersonal, team building and role-modeling skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate continual improvements in the performance of professional services.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult education preferred.
- Must 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.
- May be able to travel to meetings (on-site and off-site).
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
Clinical Site Lead - Winnipeg, Canada - Concordia Hospital
Description
Position Overview
To support Concordia's vision, mission and values to be an excellent community hospital/facility. To provide care/services to all patients, residents, staff and community members with compassion and respect. To promote a culture of excellence through actions, behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Concordia Way. To demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of Unit, Concordia, and WRHA.
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager (or Designate), the incumbent is responsible for:
Experience
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Specialized Training:
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Qualifications and Skills
Physical Requirements