Canada Job Openings

Prairie Mountain Health

Registered Dietitian - Chronic Disease Education Program

Souris

FULL TIME

October 25, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the province of Manitoba
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting working with a health care team preferred
  • Member in good standing of the Dietitians of Canada preferred
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) certification preferred
  • Proficiency in computing skills, including MS Office, Outlook, and internet applications required
  • Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
  • Experience in patient counseling, educational principles, and community development
  • 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 – Chronic Disease Education Program is responsible to Prairie Mountain Health for collaborating with relevant partners to promote cardiovascular health and to implement the Manitoba Diabetes Strategy in the area of Prevention, Education, Care, Research and Support. A variety of strategies are employed to reach individuals, families, groups, communities and health care providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
Health Promotion and Community Development
  • Collaborate with partners within and beyond Prairie Mountain Health to implement the Manitoba Diabetes Strategy and promote cardiovascular health.
  • Assess/identify priority needs related to health promotion and prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the region.
  • Assume a lead role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion strategies related to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • Contribute facilitation, communication and resource skills to strengthen existing resources for prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

    Education
  • Collaborate with partners to offer education for individuals, families, groups, communities and health providers regarding prevention of disease, management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and avoidance of complications.
  • Assume a lead teaching/facilitation role through individual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nutrition care plan with clients and their significant others.
  • Utilize appropriate current resources to provide accurate information and maximize client interest, participation and learning.

    Care
  • Assume a lead role on an interdisciplinary Diabetes and Cardiovascular health care team to cross the continuum of health services, to address education, risk reduction, diabetes and cardiovascular disease management and prevention of complications.

    Research
  • Incorporate best practices information, Community Health Needs Assessment data, and accreditation requirements in planning, implementation and evaluation.
  • Integrate current national guidelines into practice.
  • Employ processes of Continuous Quality Improvement.
  • Monitor and evaluate process and outcome indicators.
  • Identify the required minimum data set.
  • Collect data consistently, evaluate the data and how the data is used.
  • Participate in research as appropriate.

    Support
  • Work with Community Partners toward development or enhancement of support networks.
  • Advocate for and influence health policy for diabetes and cardiovascular health awareness, education and environment supports.

    Communication
  • Apply communication theory and skills effectively.
  • Nurture partnerships by appropriate sharing and use of information, and evaluation.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisor and partners.
  • Facilitate/participate in collaborative decision-making with clients, colleagues and other professionals.
  • Respond appropriately to clients of diverse backgrounds, for example, cultural, religious, ethnic, socio-economic.

    Administrative Functions
  • Report programmatically to Primary Health Care.
    • submit calendars, monthly reports and statistics.
    • follow policy and collective agreement regarding hours of work and overtime.
  • Perform efficiently and effectively the required administrative duties according to regional policy and the collective agreement.
  • Document appropriately.
  • Participate in ongoing community health needs assessment, strategic planning, program development, implementation and evaluation regarding risk reduction, health promotion, and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

    Scope of Independent Action
  • Make daily, weekly and monthly program decisions.
  • Confer with the Primary Health Care Manager regarding:
    • Long term program priorities.
    • Positive/negative program – community issues.
    • Any problems regarding service delivery.
    • Any inquiries from community regarding program policy.
    • Any inquiries from community with political impact.

JOB INFORMATIONs


Close Date:
Nov 01, 2024 4:00 PM
EFT
1.00
Employment Status:
Full Time Term Start Date: 28th November 2024: End Date:26th May 2026
NOTE:
Anticipated Shift
Days/Evenings
Anticipated shift length:
7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate:
As per collective agreement
Department:
Primary Health Care
Site:
Primary Health Care Program
Additional Sites:

Location / Home Base:
Souris
HR Posting Number:
PHCPAH244600
Posting Date:
Oct 25, 2024
New Job Alerts
Viaggio Hospitality Group

Guest Service Agent

Squamish

PART TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Marmen Énergie Inc.

Cariste d'équipement lourd

Matane

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Bento

Food Service Team Member

Winnipeg

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Amplifon

Client Care Coordinator

St. Thomas

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
National Diabetes Trust

G Licence Delivery Driver

Ottawa

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Nova Staffing Inc

Machine Set-up Technician (Night Shift)

Scarborough

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
2nd Avenue Dental

Dental Receptionist

Prince Albert

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Orlick Industries

Coolant Handler

Stoney Creek

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Manpower Canada

Opérateur(trice)

Deschambault

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Looking for similar job?
Extendicare

Registered Nurse (RN)

Winnipeg

PART TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Orillia

PART TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Registered Nurse

St. Thomas

PART TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
Kinsmen Lodge

Registered Nurse (Casual)

Surrey

CONTRACT

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
In Good Nutrition

Registered Dietitian

Vancouver

FULL TIME & PART TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
The ADHD & Relationship Centre

Registered Counsellor

FULL TIME & PART TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description
See What’s New: Prairie Mountain Health Job Opportunities
Prairie Mountain Health

Home Care Attendant

Gilbert Plains

PART TIME

September 4, 2024

View Job Description
Prairie Mountain Health

Home Care Attendant

Hamiota

PART TIME

August 30, 2024

View Job Description
View More Jobs by Prairie Mountain Health
New Job Alerts
Viaggio Hospitality Group

Guest Service Agent

Squamish

PART TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Marmen Énergie Inc.

Cariste d'équipement lourd

Matane

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Bento

Food Service Team Member

Winnipeg

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Amplifon

Client Care Coordinator

St. Thomas

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
National Diabetes Trust

G Licence Delivery Driver

Ottawa

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Nova Staffing Inc

Machine Set-up Technician (Night Shift)

Scarborough

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
2nd Avenue Dental

Dental Receptionist

Prince Albert

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Orlick Industries

Coolant Handler

Stoney Creek

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description
Manpower Canada

Opérateur(trice)

Deschambault

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

View Job Description