Primary Health Care Dietitian Degree

Original job posting

The dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy by screening, assessing, and developing evidence-based care plans for patients. They work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality, patient-centered nutrition interventions.

Job details

Position #: 9012021 Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre 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: No 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 Experience * Previous experience in a clinical nutrition setting is an asset Education * Completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program * Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr)) Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies * Computer skills * Organizational skills * Time management skills * Interpersonal skills * Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Self motivated with the ability to work independently * Ability to concentrate within a dynamic work environment * Ability to assess/develop/implement/evaluate a comprehensive nutrition care plan * Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives * Knowledge in clinical nutrition * Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients Other Information * Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) * Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized 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

The dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy by screening, assessing, and developing evidence-based care plans for patients. They work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality, patient-centered nutrition interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and have completed an approved Dietetic Practicum Program. Registration or eligibility for registration with the Dietitians of Canada and the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical nutrition
• Nutrition assessment
• Care planning
• Patient counseling
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Quality improvement
• Nutrition support
• Chronic Disease Management
• Nutrition Intervention
• Mental Concentration
• Organizational Skills
• Nutrition Care Plans
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Self-Motivation
• Quality Improvement
• Reconciliation
• Clinical Nutrition
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Practicum
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Dietitian
• Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Dieticians and Nutritionists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists