Dietitian
- Yorkton, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Living Spring Medical Centre in Yorkton, SK, is seeking a Temporary Full-time Dietitian to join its multidisciplinary healthcare team. Reporting to the Lead Physician, the Dietitian will provide nutrition assessments, individualized counselling, care planning, and education, primarily supporting older adults and individuals living with chronic health conditions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote healthy lifestyles, improve patient outcomes, and support effective chronic disease management.
This position is part of a newly developed Innovation Fund initiative between the Government of Saskatchewan and medical clinics across the province. The position is temporary until March 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding availability and operational needs.
If you have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and are registered, or eligible for registration, with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians, this opportunity may be for you!
Responsibilities:
We appreciate your interest; however, only successful applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be contacted.
OPEN DATE: October 15, 2026
CLOSE DATE: November 2, 2026
This position is part of a newly developed Innovation Fund initiative between the Government of Saskatchewan and medical clinics across the province. The position is temporary until March 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding availability and operational needs.
If you have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and are registered, or eligible for registration, with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians, this opportunity may be for you!
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' medical histories, nutritional needs, dietary habits, and health goals.
- Provide evidence-based nutrition counselling and education, particularly for older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and modify nutrition interventions as needed.
- Deliver individual and group nutrition education sessions to promote healthy eating, disease prevention, and effective chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary care planning, case discussions, and patient follow-up.
- Communicate nutrition recommendations and relevant patient concerns clearly to patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.
- Adapt communication and education approaches to meet the needs of older adults and patients with varying health, cognitive, hearing, or communication needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records, assessments, care plans, and follow-up notes using the clinic's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate nutrition programs, educational resources, and community-based health promotion initiatives to meet patient and community needs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing improvement of nutrition services and patient care processes.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based dietetic practices, geriatric nutrition, and chronic disease management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, professional standards, privacy requirements, and clinic policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care.
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians.
- Registration or membership with Dietitians of Canada, where applicable to the position.
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence.
- Strong clinical assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to develop appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care plans.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain nutrition information clearly and effectively to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing patient and clinic schedules.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, confidentiality, and commitment to patient-centred care.
- Experience working with older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions is strongly preferred.
- Experience in community dietetics, primary care, family medicine, community health, or long-term care is considered an asset.
- Experience developing and delivering individual or group nutrition education programs is an asset.
We appreciate your interest; however, only successful applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be contacted.
OPEN DATE: October 15, 2026
CLOSE DATE: November 2, 2026
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Responsibilities
Conduct nutrition assessments, create individualized care plans, counsel and educate patients, and monitor outcomes, with a focus on older adults and people managing chronic conditions. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, maintain confidential EMR records, develop nutrition programs, and contribute to quality improvement and community health initiatives.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program and current or eligible registration with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians are required; Dietitians of Canada membership is applicable where required. Candidates need a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence, strong clinical and communication skills, EMR and Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; experience with older adults, chronic conditions, or community dietetics is preferred or an asset.
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Care Planning
- Evidence-Based Nutrition Counselling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Communication
- Electronic Medical Records
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Program Development
- Quality Improvement
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Nutrition And Dietetics
- Saskatchewan College Of Dietitians
- Dietitians Of Canada
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Care Plans
- Nutrition Counselling
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertension
- Patient Education
- Multidisciplinary Healthcare
- Electronic Medical Records
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Community Dietetics
- Primary Care
- Family Medicine
- Community Health
- Long-Term Care
- Quality Improvement
- Patient-Centred Care
- Confidentiality