Dietitian Degree Senior

Position #: 9009551

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree Senior $39.064 to $47.768

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Dietitian Degree Senior reports to an interprofessional manager and will practice as a Clinical Dietitian. The Dietitian Degree Senior is responsible for managing the nutrition care of patients. The Dietitian Degree Senior supervises and promotes the activities of registered dietitians in a designated unit within the area of the Integrated Health Services (IHS) to ensure that patients referred to that service receive high quality nutrition intervention. The Dietitian Degree Senior is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients. The Dietitian Degree Senior collaborates in the development, evaluation and continuing education of dietetic interns and other health care professionals of the Saskatoon Health Region. Position is responsible for planning and assessing treatment and practice protocols.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Two (2) years' relevant work experience determined by Employer.

Education

• Dietetic Internship certificate
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Dietitians Association (SDA)
• Dietitians of Canada (DC)

Other Education and Training

• Certified Diabetes Educator, is an asset

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to report client information in accordance with professional standards
• Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Ability to do research and apply knowledge related to current best practice
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Multidimensional thinking and planning is essential
• Ability to assess/develop/implement/evaluate a comprehensive nutrition care plan
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show professional maturity and leadership in clinical practice.  
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Promote professional development of staff and engender job satisfaction
• Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Valid driver's license, where required