Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Dietitian I to provide nutrition expertise to inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing nutrition care plans and providing public health nutrition education programs to promote healthy living. A Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with Foods and Nutrition major is required.
• Completion of an accredited internship or practicum training program is mandatory.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the CDA.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to inpatients and outpatients.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Plan and implement public health nutrition services.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Public health nutrition services

Nutrition education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Completion of an accredited internship program

Job description

Overview

As a Dietitian I, you will provide nutrition expertise to inpatients nd outpatients attending the Cross Cancer Institute to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You are 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Details

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Cross Cancer Institute Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-SEP-2025
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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: A permit for the provision of Parenteral Nutrition is preferred.