Job Description

Your Opportunity:This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic nutrition team in the city of Lethbridge. Lethbridge is located in southern Alberta within 150km of the Rocky Mountains and enjoys warm summers and mild winters. Residents get the best of city living, with all the modern conveniences at their fingertips. There\'s a thriving cultural scene for visual and performing arts, sports, and recreation, as well as a great mix of bars, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy, and a full calendar of special events year-round. You can cheer on the local Western Hockey League team, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, or reflect on the beauty of the Nikka Yuko Japanese garden. Whatever your lifestyle or interests, there\'s something for you here. As a Dietitian I reporting to the Manager Nutrition Services, South Zone, you would be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for adults and pediatric outpatients, including pediatric feeding difficulties and pediatric and adult eating disorders based out of the Melcor Center in Lethbridge. As a Dietitian I, you may also facilitate virtual and face to face group nutrition sessions (weight management, irritable bowel syndrome, heart health) 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 South Zone
• Primary Location: Melcor Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-JUL-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-JUL-2024
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-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: 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:As Required. Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year experience in outpatient nutrition counselling. Experience with pediatric nutrition. Experience with weight management. Experience in eating disorders. 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, MS Teams, 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.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.

Alberta Health Services