Dietitian Degree

Position # : 093493

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Nutrition Health Promotion & Education

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.23

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Dietitian-Degree provides patient care by attending to the nutritional needs of inpatients and ambulatory patients through regular and therapeutic diets. This employee acts as a consultant for medical staff regarding nutritional matters. This employee also provides assistance to the Food Service Managers as well as the employees in the Food and Nutrition Services department regarding clinical client related concerns. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Dietetic Internship certificate

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Computer skills

Excellent assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families

Demonstrated ability to communicate both one-on-one and in groups

Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with co-workers

Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet

Demonstrate sound judgment in assessing and analyzing nutritional care plans

Ability to implement nutritional care plans

Demonstrated knowledge in educational resource development.

Ability to prioritize work

Other Information

Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)

Experience is an asset

Travel within the region and provincially

For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.