Dietitian I

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization offers a position as a Dietitian I at Alberta Children's Hospital. In this role, you will provide nutrition care for pediatric patients, develop care plans, and engage in public health education. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Foods and Nutrition and the ability to foster family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta required.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric/adolescent growth and development.
• Experience with behavior change counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to patients in AHS facilities and community settings.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Plan and deliver public health nutrition services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Completion of an accredited internship

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I to join the Nutrition Services team working out of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. This position reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Pediatrics & Eating Disorders in Calgary Zone. The casual Dietitian I will be responsible for providing direct nutrition care to infants, children, and adolescents with various nutrition issues, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including mental health programs. Responsibilities include consultation and care planning for nutrition support via enteral or parenteral means, oral diets, supplementation, and diet progressions to promote growth and development. The Dietitian will incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and maintain professional development activities. The role offers a strong foundation in evidence-informed nutrition care.

As a Dietitian I, you may:

• Provide nutrition expertise to patients in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve health outcomes.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Plan and deliver public health nutrition services and educational programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention.
• Educate students and healthcare professionals to support evidence-based nutrition practices.

Details:

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, completion of an accredited internship or practicum, and active or eligible registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.

Additional Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of pediatric/adolescent growth and development related to nutrition.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with behavior change counseling, working with families, and proficiency with business-related information technology.