Job Detail
Position
Registered Dietitian
Employment Terms: Full-Time
Job Description
The Prince Albert Grand Council is now accepting applications for a Term position (Maternity Leave) for a Registered Dietitian with the PAGC Diabetes Education and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program. This position will be based out of Prince Albert and will require travel to PAGC First Nation Communities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent and completion of Dietitians of Canada
The Prince Albert Grand Council is now accepting applications for a Term position (Maternity Leave) for a Registered Dietitian with the PAGC Diabetes Education and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program. This position will be based out of Prince Albert and will require travel to PAGC First Nation Communities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent and completion of Dietitians of Canada accredited dietetic internship
Registration or eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Dietetics Association and Dietitians of Canada
An excellent understanding of:
Diabetes self care, medications and management
Prenatal nutrition and infant feeding
Nutrition needs throughout the lifespan
Ability to:
Plan, implement and evaluate new and existing programs
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Effectively manage contribution agreement funding and program budgets
Identifies health education needs of clients, families, and communities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, leadership and community
Ability to work independently and be self-directed, while integrating direction and guidance from supervisory team
Accurately complete program reports in a timely manner
Must demonstrate:
Excellent communication, assessment, organizational and problem solving skills
An understanding of the principles of patient self management and community development
A commitment to modeling healthy lifestyle behaviours
Cultural competency skills
Knowledge of population health approach to health promotions and prevention
Security Clearance
Valid Class 5 Sask. driver?s license and flexibility to travel required
Assets:
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Ability to speak Cree, Dene or Dakota
Previous experience working with First Nations Communities
How to Apply: Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, CPIC and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS. Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email): Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources Prince Albert Grand Council.
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