Dietitian I - Oncology

Your Opportunity: This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I is to join the interprofessional team at the Stollery Children's Hospital for a permanent 1.0 FTE basis. This Dietitian I reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Pediatrics in Edmonton Zone. The Inpatient/Outpatient Oncology Dietitian I is responsible for direct nutrition care for children and their caregivers for a variety of nutritional challenges; including, but not limited to, consultation & care planning for nutrition support via enteral and parenteral means, oral supplementation, optimizing growth and development. This position participates on the critical care on-call list. 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. It is beneficial to have knowledge of diagnoses, treatments and follow-up processes in pediatric oncology and their related nutrition interventions 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: Oncology
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 17-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• 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: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian. PN restricted activity permit (may be actively working towards) Preferred Qualifications: Current knowledge of and experience with oncology nutrition and feeding for high-risk infants and children. Demonstrated experience with nutrition support modalities; especially enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Successful completion of the 20-hour AHS Breastfeeding course. Proficiency with digital literacy and the use of Connect Care.