Chronic Disease Education Dietitian

Chronic Disease Education Dietitian (AH-24-030)

Competition #:
AH-24-030

Facility/Program:
Community Health Services - Portage Clinic

Location:
Portage la Prairie

Position Type:
Part-Time

Position Status:
Maternity/Parental Leave Term

FTE:
0.5

Hours of Work:
7.25 hour shifts

Shift(s):
Days, occasional evenings & weekends as required

Union:
MGEU Prof Tech

Start Date:
As mutually agreed

End Date:
Sep 24, 2025

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Position Summary

The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian is an integral member of the Primary Care team, working collaboratively with team members to plan, deliver and continuously improve client-centered primary care services. The incumbent promotes strategies and provides services that focus on optimal health, prevention of disease and promotion of health with individuals, families, groups and communities. This includes strategies related to chronic disease self-management and the health behavior change model. The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian applies nutrition and dietetic theory, key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences, Human Ecology or equivalent

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required within two (2) years of employment

Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of employment

Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended

Membership with Diabetes Canada - Professional Membership recommended

Knowledge of primary care within a primary health care context and working within a health care team

Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies

Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques

Knowledge of cultural diversity and health determinants

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the area of community nutrition, chronic disease education, health promotion or primary care

Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a collaborative health care team

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.