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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00760042
Facility: Royal University Hospital
Job Description: The clinical dietitian is responsible for nutritional care of children and adults with genetic metabolic disorders requiring treatment by diet modification of children with disorders who require special feeding supports. This  includes appropriate assessment of nutritional requirements, diet prescription, development and  implementation of a nutrition care  plans, education and counseling for  client/parents, and  support of long term  follow up care  often extending throughout the  life  cycle.

The incumbent  reports to the Associate Director of Professional Services.  The clinical dietitian works collaboratively with the other team members from a variety of clinical disciplines.
Required Qualifications

Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or equivalent and completion of a dietetic internship which is accredited by Dietitians of Canada and which includes a clinical component.
Experience
One year of previous, recent clinical nutrition experience is required. Experience in pediatric nutritional care or nutritional care of clients with genetic metabolic disorders is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to show initiative in responding to client needs.
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to manage urgent and stressful client situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must  be computer literate
Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
Must demonstrate above average concentration and attention to detail.
Must demonstrate sound judgment in assessing, analyzing and implementing nutritional care plans<
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