Victoria

British Columbia

394 live openings

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Nutritional Sciences, dietetic or related area from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated required. Graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program which has been accredited by Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice 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.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Current active registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba. Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of hire. Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended.

Qualifications

and Skills Knowledge of the Manitoba Long Term Care Standards. Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies. Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques. Knowledge of Total Parenteral Nutrition for positions located in the Regional Centres. Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with efficiency while maintaining high quality standards. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving techniques and procedures in a changing environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co‐workers, etc. Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients. Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a collaborative health care team. Demonstrated organizational, communication and leadership skills. 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. Good work and attendance record.

• Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to support sites where vacation coverage/vacancies apply.
• Will be required to support onboarding process for new dietitians upon hire.

• This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants.
• Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative.
• Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.