Position #: 9007370
Expected Start Date: To be determined - Posted Until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home
City/Town: Kamsack
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.230
Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No
Description
Reporting to the manager, the Dietitian - Degree provides medical nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing, and implementing evidence-based care plans, counselling, direction on nutrition supports, 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.
Experience
- Experience in the field of community dietetics is an asset
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Analytical skills
- Decision Making skills
- Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to concentrate within a dynamic work environment
- Basic knowledge of quality improvement
- Knowledge in learning and teaching principles
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
- Knowledge of health promotion models & strategies
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Other Information
- Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
- Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
About Us
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.
