Dietitian I - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I to join Mental Health teams out of the Alberta Children's Hospital in a permanent 0.8 FTE position.

This Dietitian reports directly to the Nutrition Services (NS) Manager for Pediatrics & Eating Disorders in Calgary Zone.

The Dietitian I - Pediatric Mental Health will be responsible for direct nutrition care for children & youth with mental health challenges & disorders, including eating disorders, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Nutrition care may be provided via several different modalities:
individual appointments, group and mealtime programming and could include use of multimedia for virtual programs. He/she is a dynamic, creative dietitian with a passion for mental health and nutrition.

This Dietitian actively integrates 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.

This dietitian has a strong background in providing & leading evidence-informed nutrition care.

Responsibilities will also include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Child Health Strategy & Standards targets.

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: Alberta Children's Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

80

Posting End Date: 01-SEP-2023

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 03-OCT-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 8
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Other
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 of three years' experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of and demonstrated skill set in behavior change counselling. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill set in provision of nutrition care for mental health conditions. Experience working with children & youth and their caregivers. Experience with eating & pediatric feeding disorders.