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

Send resume to: dmyshkowsky@sharedhealthmb.ca