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Description

Public Health & CPNP Nutritionist  (Degree Senior)

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Population Health Services the Nutritionist has the responsibility to provide consultative, counseling, teaching and education services to individuals, community groups, health professionals, and other professional groups to promote, protect and support the nutritional health of the population as well as prevent nutrition related disease within the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The Nutritionist will be responsible for providing nutritional support services to two Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Programs.

Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition is preferred.  A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition with a Dietetic Internship in addition to community experience will be accepted.
Must be eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Dieticians Association.
Understanding of Health and Cultural lifestyle/issues affecting northern aboriginal people.
A team builder capable of inspiring staff, developing networks and community support.
Proficient in the use of computers i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, power point.
Fluency in Cree or Dene would be considered an asset, as would awareness of aboriginal culture(s) and cross-cultural dynamics.  
Valid Driver's License

Northern Benefits:
Additional benefits include: Relocation assistance with a return of service agreement, medical trips, and an extra week of annual leave at the end of each year of service.

Selection: Article 21.04 of the SAHO/HSAS Agreement

Mail, E-mail or fax resumes to:
Human Resources                             
Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority                
Box 40, Buffalo Narrows, Sask.  S0M 0J0
Phone: (306) 235-2220
Fax: (306) 235-4604    
E-mail:  careers@kyrha.sk.ca

For Further Information Contact:
Sharon Kimbley, Director of Population Health Services @ (306) 235-2220

We thank all applicants for your interest; only those invited for interview will be contacted.