Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Dietitian I - Float to join the dynamic nutrition team in Lethbridge. The position involves providing nutrition assessments, implementing care plans, and conducting educational programs to promote health. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition and be eligible for registration with the local college. This full-time role offers diverse experiences across various healthcare settings and requires a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition required.
• Completion of an accredited internship or practicum training program.
• Registration eligibility with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and implement care plans for diverse patient groups.
• Facilitate group nutrition sessions and provide public health education programs.
• Evaluate nutrition care plans and promote healthy living strategies.

Skills

Nutrition counselling

Group facilitation

Behavior change techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic nutrition team in the city of Lethbridge. Lethbridge is located in southern Alberta within 150km of the Rocky Mountains and enjoys warm bright summers and mild winters. With a population of over 100,000 people, residents get the best of city living, with all the modern conveniences at their fingertips. There’s a thriving cultural scene for visual and performing arts, sports, and recreation, as well as a great mix of bars, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy, and a full calendar of special events year-round. You can cheer on the local Western Hockey League team, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, or reflect on the beauty of the Nikka Yuko Japanese garden. Whatever your lifestyle or interests, there’s something for you here. As a Dietitian I - Float within Nutrition Services you would report to the Manager, Nutrition Services, South Zone. This position offers a variety of experiences with clients in outpatients, rural acute care and long-term care. You would provide regular coverage one day a week in Taber and Milk River and provide float coverage in outpatient nutrition in Lethbridge and as needed in rural sites in southwest Alberta. You will be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for adult and pediatric outpatients, acute care patients in rural hospitals, and long-term care. You may also facilitate a variety of group nutrition sessions, using nutrition counselling for behavior 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: Melcor Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 04-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience of two years as a Dietitian in a health care setting. Knowledge and experience with nutrition counselling for behavior change. Experience with enteral nutrition. Demonstrated experience in group facilitation. Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications for client care (Zoom, MS Teams, teleconference).