Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

QUALIFICATIONS
* The anticipated service area for this position covers Birtle, Hamiota, Roblin, Rossburn, Sandy Lake & Shoal Lake
* Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in the Province of Manitoba
* Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent.
* Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by EQual, including the Masters of Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Manitoba or a planned practicum as requested by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba
* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian - Facility Based is responsible for providing nutritional care and counseling for patients, residents and clients; participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; provides nutrition care plan instruction to nutrition services staff; contributes to the development of programs, menus, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

In collaboration with the health care teams, including patients, residents, clients and/or next of kin; using current best practice evidence; and within standards of practice:

1. Completes nutrition assessments;
2. Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans;
3. Provides nutrition education to clients and team members;
4. Keeps records as per standards established by the region/program;
5. Provides nutrition expertise for relevant program-specific procedures;
6. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, Discharge Planning, Dining Improvement, ).
7. Prepares statistical and status reports.
8. Sundry duties as assigned.