Dietitian Degree

Position #: 9010704
Expected Start Date: July 20, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Childrens Services
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.21
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 6 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dietitian - Degree $36.171 to $44.23
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Dietitian Degree provides Pediatric nutrition therapy which includes screening, assessment, developing and implementing evidence-based care plans, nutritional counselling and other needed nutrition interventions for clients between the ages of 0-12 and their families. This position may also on occasion provide these services to youth between the ages of 12-18. The Dietitian Degree will work collaboratively as part of a Multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement preventative and educational programs, co-lead therapeutic services for children with eating disorders, disordered eating, and other nutritional related concerns. Provides consultation to the Children's Mental Health Services Staff.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Previous experience in Pediatric nutrition care.
• Previous experience in providing nutrition assessments and intervention services for children with eating disorders and mental health related issues.

Education

• Completion of an approved Dietetic Practicum Program
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSc(Nutr))

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge in Pediatric nutrition management of eating disorders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Understand best practice treating clients with mental health/eating disorders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge in clinical nutrition
• Ability to provide group education and support in area of nutrition and diet
• Ability to develop educational resources and presentations
• Demonstrate sound judgment in assessing and analyzing nutritional care plans
• Ability to apply advanced computer skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Knowledge in time management
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition concerns related to mental health
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of issues of individuals with eating disorders

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
• Registered/eligible for registration with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)