Primary Health Care Dietitian Degree

Original job posting

Provide medical nutrition therapy including screening, assessment, and the implementation of evidence-based care plans for patients. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health care team to ensure quality, family-centered care.

Job details

Position #: 9012021 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled Union: HSAS Facility: Broadway Primary Health Care Clinic City/Town: Yorkton Department: Chronic Disease Management Collaborative Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.27 Shift Information: Days, Evenings Number of Hours per Rotation: 4 shifts of 7.5 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.23 Travel Required: Yes Job description: Reporting to the manager, the dietitian - degree provides medical nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, counselling, direction on nutrition support, and other needed nutrition interventions for patients/residents/clients. This position will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team to create a patient/resident/client and family centered environment conducive to the provision of quality care Human Resources Exemption: No Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Education * Completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program * Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr)) Competencies * Computer skills * Interpersonal skills * Organizational skills * Time management skills * Communication skills Experience * Previous experience in a clinical nutrition setting is an asset Knowledge & Abilities * Self motivated with the ability to work independently * Knowledge in clinical nutrition * Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients * Ability to concentrate within a dynamic work environment * Ability to assess/develop/implement/evaluate a comprehensive nutrition care plan * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives Other Information * Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians * Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

Provide medical nutrition therapy including screening, assessment, and the implementation of evidence-based care plans for patients. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health care team to ensure quality, family-centered care.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program, and a valid Class 5 driver's license. Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians and Dietitians of Canada.

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Nutrition Counselling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Computer Skills
• Clinical Nutrition

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research