Dietitian Degree

Number of Hours per Rotation: 183.68 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: Yes

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, the Dietitian - Degree provides medical nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, counseling, direction on nutrition support, 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

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

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Time management skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Organizational skills

Experience

• Previous experience in a clinical nutrition setting is an asset

Knowledge & Abilities

• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to concentrate within a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrates self-direction, decision making & attention to detail
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of nutrition management of chronic and acute medical conditions

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 when a statutory holiday is recognized