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Location

Buffalo Narrows, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, the public health nutritionist works with the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program(s) (CPNP) the incumbent aims to provide support to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, new mothers, and infants by working collaboratively with CPNP staff. Using population health and health promotion approaches to focus on the interactions among the determinants of health, disease prevention, food security, and nutritional and overall health. This includes using collaborative intersectoral approaches to assess needs, plan, organize, manage, direct, coordinate and evaluate population health nutrition services within their assigned area.

The incumbent serves the entire population within their assigned area, including the public, professionals, and community groups.

Additional Information

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
• Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association
• Basic knowledge and ability to use standard computer programs
• Must hold a valid Saskatchewan driver's license Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates:
• Strong knowledge of principles and practices of population health, public health, normal nutrition principles, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and health promotion/disease prevention techniques
• Strong knowledge of maternal, infant, and child nutrition Additional information:
• Up to $3000.00 relocation assistance
• Northern benefits according to HSAS collective bargaining agreement including retention bonus per year of service of $3650 and bi-weekly Northern allowance provision.

''Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria''. FIELD HOURS

For more information, contact Nadia Makar, Manager of Primary Health ***************@saskhealthauthority.ca **Please note that if not all relevant information is received, your application will not be considered. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA.

A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being.

Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

Geographic Location: Buffalo Narrows Corporate Office
Expected Start Date: March 25, 2024
FTE: 1.00

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