Job Description

Your Opportunity:This Dietitian I position with Alberta Health Services, Nutrition Services (NS) reports directly to the Manager, Nutrition Services, Pediatrics & Eating Disorders, Calgary Zone. The Dietitian is responsible for direct nutrition care for adolescents & adult inpatients in the Eating Disorder Program at the Foothills Medical Centre. As an integral member of the Eating Disorder Program interdisciplinary health care team, the dietitian is responsible for the nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation as per AHS Nutrition Services Standards of Practice. Also, he/she is responsible for co-facilitating nutrition education groups; other group programming; providing meal support and nutrition counselling for caregivers and clients. The dietitian will play an active role in the education of nutrition interns, nursing, and medical staff to ensure the delivery of consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information. Responsibilities will also include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Strategy & Standards targets. This Dietitian I actively integrate patient-and family-centered care principles into practice; has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; has excellent time management and prioritization skills; and maintains continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities.Description:As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings. Nutrition education is provided to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence based nutrition information.

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-SEP-2024
• Temporary End Date: 09-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA). Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum three years\' experience as a Clinical Dietitian. Advanced skills in Nutrition Counselling for Behavior Change. Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing nutrition care for clients of all ages living with eating disorders or other mental health conditions. Demonstrated experience in providing psychoeducation in a group setting and skills in program planning and development . Experience with nutrition support using enteral nutrition Experience with multidisciplinary health care team providing collaborative care; including strong interpersonal relationship skills.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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