Dietitian Degree Senior

Position #: 101927

Expected Start Date: November 28, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Joseph's Health Centre

City/Town: Ile-a-la-Crosse

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree Senior $39.064 to $47.768

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care NW-N, this position offers a variety of experiences throughout SHA (Former Keewatin Yatthe RHA) including providing nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) throughout various SHA facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. The dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy through primarily individual outpatient counselling with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management. This position also provides services in acute care, long term care, and acts as a consultant in food services. The successful candidate will have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interprofessional team in a culturally sensitive manner.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Other Education and Training

• Certified Diabetes Educator, is an asset

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of the prevention and management of chronic diseases

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)
• Ile-a-la-Crosse is located approximately 220 km north of Meadow Lake
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association (SDA)
• For more information on the village of Ile-a-la-Crosse please visit https://sakitawak.ca/

Additional Text:

Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives may be available up to $8,500.00 for a return for service commitment, along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Additional Northern Benefits including an annual northern retention payment of up to $3,635.00, Bi-Weekly Northern District Allowance of up to $225.50, along with Health Maintenance Transportation - up to 4 trips per year.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.