Dietitian I

Your Opportunity:
In this position, the dietitian will work with Vegreville long-term care residents and home care clients based in the communities and surrounding areas of Vegreville and Lamont. Home care clients can reside in their own homes, lodges or supportive living facilities. Clients are predominantly adults and will present with a variety of problems that may include cancer, diabetes, obesity, failure to thrive, dysphagia, open wounds. Close collaboration with multiple health professionals and family members is required to ensure appropriate provision of nutrition therapy.

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**:Long Term Care and Home Care
- ** Primary Location**:Vegreville HC/Pub/Rehab/MenHlt
- ** Location Details**:Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.80
- ** Posting End Date**:02-MAY-2024
- ** Temporary Employee Class**:Temp P/T Benefits
- ** Date Available**:27-MAY-2024
- ** Temporary End Date**:22-AUG-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:8
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** 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**:
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Prior experience working in LTC, home care, and acute care.