Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Community Health Services - Portage Clinic Department/Unit: Primary Care Community Health Services - Portage Clinic Temporary Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most.

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. and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Dietitian in the area of community nutrition, chronic disease education, health promotion or primary care.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) ~ Bachelor degree with major in Nutrition Sciences, Human Ecology or equivalent. Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.

Current Food Handler Training Certificate

Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of employment. Membership with Dietitians of Canada 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. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a cooperative 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. Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require. 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.

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. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. #

📌 Dietitian - Primary Health Care (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 Southern Health Sante Sud
📍 Portage la Prairie