Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

Registered Dietitian - Facility Based

QUALIFICATIONS

• The anticipated coverage area of this position includes Fairview Home, Rivers Health Centre (includes Personal Care Home), Minnedosa Health Centre and Minnedosa Personal Care Home
• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Registered Dietitian with applicable regulatory body in the Province of Manitoba
• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent.
• 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
• 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
• 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian - Facility Based is responsible for providing nutritional care and counseling for patients, residents and clients; participates as a member of the health care and dietitian teams; provides nutrition care plan instruction to nutrition services staff; contributes to the development of programs, menus, policies and procedures, and educational materials as related to nutrition care; participates in the strategic planning process and continuous quality improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

In collaboration with the health care teams, including patients, residents, clients and/or next of kin; using current best practice evidence; and within standards of practice:

• Completes nutrition assessments;
• Develops, monitors and revises nutrition care plans;
• Provides nutrition education to clients and team members;
• Keeps records as per standards established by the region/program;
• Provides nutrition expertise for relevant program-specific procedures;
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings (e.g. Care Conferences, Clinical Rounds, Discharge Planning, Dining Improvement, ).
• Prepares statistical and status reports.
• Sundry duties as assigned.