Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition Services, South Zone, the Dietitian I is responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for adults and pediatric outpatients including pediatric feeding difficulties, pediatric weight management and pediatric and adult eating disorders. This position is based out of the Melcor Centre in Lethbridge. The Dietitian I is also responsible for providing nutrition care plans for long term care residents in Coaldale one day a week. The Dietitian I will facilitate group nutrition sessions, using nutrition counselling for behaviour change as appropriate to achieve nutrition and health outcomes.

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: Outpatient Nutrition, Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Melcor Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-DEC-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-JAN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 20-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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:

As required. Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year experience in outpatient nutrition counselling. Experience with enteral nutrition. Experience with pediatric nutrition. Knowledge and experience with nutrition counselling for behaviour change. Demonstrated experience in group facilitation. Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications for client care and group sessions (Zoom, Skype, telehealth, teleconference).

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.

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