QUALIFICATIONS
* Baccalaureate Degree in Human Ecology, major in Human Nutritional Sciences or equivalent
* Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
* Membership in good standing with 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
* Demonstrated leadership
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
* Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
* Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
* Ability to display independent judgment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
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.
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, and Discharge Planning).
As a member of the Prairie Mountain Health Facility Based Clinical Dietitian team:
Participates in team meetings, including development of the program action plan, and nutrition care-related policies and procedures.
Participates in sub-committees, as required.
Reports on relevant issues from clinical areas worked.
Shares area of knowledge and expertise with team.
Prepares statistical and status reports for the Area Manager.
Sundry duties as assigned.