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Description
Department Information
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.
NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.
Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.
Job Information
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Territorial Specialist, Chronic Disease Management (Specialist), the Dietitian-Diabetes Educator provides expertise in the
prevention and management of diabetes and its complications for the residents of the Northwest Territories. This position works with community health center staff, integrated
care teams, indigenous organizations, pharmacies, community groups, and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to promote healthy lifestyles and the development and delivery of community programs in the Yellowknife region. The incumbent determines the nutritional management, education programming, resources, and teaching methods required to treat or support adults diagnosed with diabetes and its complications, and the prevention of diabetes in high-risk groups. This position requires the ability to handle several complex issues concurrently while maintaining attention to detail.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition, and completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship program, as well as two (2) years of recent dietetic experience in acute or ambulatory care setting.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification with a provincially regulated association of Registered Dietitians is required. Membership with Dietitians of Canada is an asset.
Current designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator, or the ability to obtain the designation within a reasonable timeframe.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25016
Closing Date: April 19, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $49.12 per hour to $58.68 per hour (approximately $95,784 per annum to $114,426 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00.