Dietitian I

Your Opportunity:
In this position, the dietitian will primarily work with home care clients residing in and around Olds, Sundre, Three Hills, and Elnora. Home care clients can reside in their own homes, lodges or supportive living facilities. In addition, the dietitian will also provide coverage to clients in acute care, long term care and ambulatory care at the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre. The majority of patients will be adults; however, pediatric clients may be seen in outpatients. Close collaboration with all members of the health care team including clients and family members is required to ensure appropriate nutrition care is provided.

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**:Home Care, Acute Care, Long Term Care, Outpatients
- ** Primary Location**:Olds Comm Health
- ** Location Details**:Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.80
- ** Posting End Date**:05-FEB-2025
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Part Time
- ** Date Available**:24-MAR-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 a variety of practice areas.