Dietitian Degree

Position #: 9010704

Expected Start Date: June 01, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Childrens Services

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.21

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 6 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field 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 Pediatric nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, nutritional counselling and other needed nutrition interventions for clients between the ages of 0-12 and their families. This position may also on occasion provide these services to youth between the ages of 12-18. The Dietitian Degree will work collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement preventative and educational programs, co-lead therapeutic services for children with eating disorders, disordered eating, and other nutritional related concerns. Provides consultation to the Children's Mental Health Services Staff.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• for children with eating disorders and mental health issues is an asset
• Previous experience in providing nutrition assessments and intervention services
• Previous experience in Pediatric nutrition care is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))
• Completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment in assessing and analyzing nutritional care plans
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge in time management
• Highly developed organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to develop educational resources and presentations
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Understand best practice treating clients with mental health/eating disorders
• Knowledge in clinical nutrition
• Knowledge of issues of individuals with eating disorders
• Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition concerns related to mental health
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge in Pediatric nutrition management of eating disorders

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• 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 during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period