Dietitian I - Population Public Health

Your Opportunity:

Brooks is a growing city in southeast Alberta, surrounded by the County of Newell. It is located on Highway 1 and with a population of over 14,500 and growing, Brooks is the major urban centre between Calgary and Medicine Hat and the second largest community in southeastern Alberta. Brooks is a very unique and beautiful place to live. Nicknamed “The City of 100 Hellos” Brooks is a multi-cultural, diverse community always striving for improvement. The Dietitian I - Population Public Health (PPH) is a front-line professional position within Nutrition Services (NS) reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services South Zone. The PPH Dietitian provides nutrition expertise to promote the nutritional health of the population in their zone. Using population health promotion strategies, the PPH Dietitian works in collaboration with zone public health teams, local community stakeholders, and provincial PPH Nutrition Services pillar working groups to identify issues, contribute to the development of programs/products or services, lead local implementation and participates in/inform evaluation for sustainability and continuous quality improvement. The public health dietitian uses capacity building (education and training support) to develop and lead education and training of zone public health staff in key areas of focus (e.g. prenatal, infant, young children nutrition) as well as other key internal and external stakeholders. The PPH Dietitian delivers consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information across the lifespan or for specific subsets of the population within their communities.

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.

Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Dietitian I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Nutrition Services, South Zone Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2024 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 06-JAN-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:

Demonstrated excellence and effectiveness in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of population public health nutrition including a sound understanding of nutrition across the lifespan. Strong networking and communication skills to be able to develop and sustain positive community partnerships. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and community partners as a team. Experience with leading and facilitating groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year experience in public health, health promotion or community-based nutrition. Completion of graduate level course in public health or health promotion. Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications (Zoom, MS Teams) for facilitation of groups and meetings.