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