Registered Dietitian - Chronic Disease Education Program

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring Registered Dietitians - Chronic Disease Education Program in a variety of healthcare facilities across the region, including Dauphin, and more throughout the PMH region!

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition care and counseling for clients at assigned sites and, if applicable, planning and facilitating nutrition care practicum experience for the Brandon Family Medicine Residency Program.  The Registered Dietitian in all roles participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; contributes to the development of programs, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; acts as a preceptor to medical residents and Masters of Human Nutrition students; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.  Administrative responsibilities are required and research activities may also be expected.  The position requires a highly skilled professional whose competence, performance and ability to collaborate effectively with team members is of the highest standard.   Performs other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba


• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology with completion of a Dietetic Internship


• 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


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting working with a health care team


• 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


• Experience in patient counseling, educational principles, and community development


• Ability to maintain good work relationships with personnel of unit, Medical Staff, and personnel of related departments or programs within Prairie Mountain Health


• Alertness and skill in assessing, recognizing and identifying symptoms, and initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment for unusual or unfavorable conditions


• 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

Join the team; apply online at: Careers!

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.