Dietitian Degree

Position #: 9007370

Expected Start Date: To be determined - Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.230

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

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 supports, and other needed nutrition interventions for patients/residents/clients. The Dietitian - Degree 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. 

Experience

• Experience in the field of community dietetics is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision Making skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to concentrate within a dynamic work environment
• Basic knowledge of quality improvement
• Knowledge in learning and teaching principles
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Knowledge of health promotion models & strategies
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)