Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services View all jobs

Edmonton, AB
Training
Full-time

8 days ago

Your Opportunity:This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I is to join the interprofessional team at the Stollery Hospital for a temporary 0.6 FTE basis. This Dietitian I reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Pediatrics in Edmonton Zone. The Pediatric Home Nutrition Support (PHNSP) Dietitian I is responsible for direct nutrition care for infants and children that are tube fed. The duties will include consultation & care planning for nutrition support via enteral, oral supplementation, optimizing growth and development. 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. Knowledge of nutrition support modalities, monitoring, and interventions in pediatric home nutrition is beneficial.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: Pediatric Home Nutrition Support Program
Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 15-APR-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 01-MAY-2026
Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 6
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $43.14
Maximum Salary: $57.37
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 2 years' experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian. Preferred Qualifications:Current experience in feeding for high-risk infants and children receiving home nutrition support. Demonstrated experience with up-to-date clinical practices for pediatric feeding and swallowing difficulties. Successful completion of the 20-hour AHS Breastfeeding course. Demonstrated proficiency with digital literacy and the use of Connect Care.

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