Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the dynamic nutrition team at Alberta Health Services as a Dietitian I in Brooks. In this part-time role, you will assess and implement nutrition plans for various patients while collaborating with healthcare professionals and facilitating nutrition education. This opportunity promises diverse experiences in a rural health setting, promoting healthy living and disease prevention.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta preferable.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a dietitian preferred.
• Experience in nutrition counselling and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide nutrition education programs for public health.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition care planning

Nutrition counselling

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition

Completion of an internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic South Zone nutrition team with Alberta Health Services, as a Dietitian I based in Brooks, Alberta. 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 including inhabitants from numerous heritages and backgrounds. The semi-arid climate sees little snow and often enjoys chinook winds. As a Dietitian I reporting to the Manager Nutrition Services, South Zone you would be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for clients in acute care, long term care and adult and pediatric outpatients in the community of Brooks and for long term care residents in Bassano. This position offers a variety of experiences in a rural setting, and you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in Brooks Health Center and Bassano Health Center as well as with Nutrition Services Dietitians across the South Zone. You may also facilitate virtual and face to face group nutrition and weight management sessions, using nutrition counselling for behaviour change as appropriate to achieve nutrition and health outcomes.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N 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: Multisite FTE: 0.88 Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 03-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 9 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings 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:

Minimum 1 year experience as a dietitian. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Experience with nutrition counselling for behaviour change. Experience in nutrition counselling for weight management. Demonstrated experience in group facilitation. Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications for client care and group facilitation (Zoom, MS Teams, telephone).