Contract Clinical Dietitian Personal Care Home - 0.2 FTE

**JOB POSTING** **Registered Clinical Dietitian:** This position is a permanent contract position, 0\.2 FTE (15\-hours biweekly). **JOB SUMMARY** The job description represents the major duties and responsibilities of this position but is not to be misconstrued as including every task inherent to the job. All new employees are subject to the following security checks: Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapies. * Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally and within an inter\-disciplinary environment. * Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative. * Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workload. * Must be able to function with minimum direction. * Demonstrated problem\-solving and critical analysis skills. * Ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply evidenced\-based guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing needs of others. * Knowledge of human behavior and behavior change process. * Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group. * General knowledge of food and nutrient analysis. * Ability to function in a computerized environment. * Practices within the professional standards and the ethical, legislative and legal parameters of the profession (e.g., the act and code of ethics of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba). **Experience** * Two years clinical nutrition in Long Term Care preferred. **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 or practical training program including Masters of Applied (Human) Nutrition programs, which have been accredited by the applicable certifying body. **Certification/Licensure/Registration** * Must be a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba. Membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC) is recommended. **CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled.** If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and is committed to excellence, quality, and resident satisfaction as we are, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit your application to info@lutherhome.mb.ca Job Type: Part\-time Pay: $40\.00\-$43\.59 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Flexible schedule * On\-site parking Work Location: In person