Dietitian I
Alberta Health Services
Date: 1 week ago
City: Grande Prairie, AB
Contract type: Part time
Your Opportunity:
As a Dietitian working primarily in designated supportive living, home care and enhanced care LTC, you will be applying your nutrition expertise to complete nutrition assessments and develop nutrition interventions appropriate for adults and seniors living with complex dementia and various health conditions. As an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will be collaborating and communicating with all team members including nursing, allied health, geriatric physicians and psychiatrists. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills and creativity to manage a variety of nutrition-related concerns including malnutrition, chronic disease management and complex behaviours affecting nutrition status while working closely with families and caregivers for quality-of-life considerations. As part of this position, you may be required to provide coverage to other areas including chronic disease management and general outpatients. The city of Grande Prairie is a thriving community full of opportunities. Grande Prairie offers many big-city benefits with the perks of a smaller community. You'll experience shorter commute times, lower cost of living and outdoor adventures at your doorstep, with all of amenities expected in an urban centre. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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 Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-JAN-2025 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: $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:
As required.
As a Dietitian working primarily in designated supportive living, home care and enhanced care LTC, you will be applying your nutrition expertise to complete nutrition assessments and develop nutrition interventions appropriate for adults and seniors living with complex dementia and various health conditions. As an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will be collaborating and communicating with all team members including nursing, allied health, geriatric physicians and psychiatrists. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills and creativity to manage a variety of nutrition-related concerns including malnutrition, chronic disease management and complex behaviours affecting nutrition status while working closely with families and caregivers for quality-of-life considerations. As part of this position, you may be required to provide coverage to other areas including chronic disease management and general outpatients. The city of Grande Prairie is a thriving community full of opportunities. Grande Prairie offers many big-city benefits with the perks of a smaller community. You'll experience shorter commute times, lower cost of living and outdoor adventures at your doorstep, with all of amenities expected in an urban centre. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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 Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-JAN-2025 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: $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:
As required.
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