Dietitian I - Home Care and Supportive Living

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service provider in Medicine Hat is seeking a Dietitian I for home care and supportive living. In this role, you will assess nutrition needs, develop care plans, and provide educational programs to promote healthy living. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Foods and Nutrition and registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta. Competitive salary and a fulfilling work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
• Completion of an internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to patients in various settings.
• Perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Plan and provide nutrition education programs.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition education

Public health nutrition

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Accredited internship or practicum

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic nutrition team in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat is a city in southern Alberta with a high quality of life and ample outdoor recreation. The Dietitian I - Home Care and Supportive Living is a frontline professional position within Nutrition Services reporting to the Manager of Nutrition Services, South Zone. The role includes nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for home living, supportive living and adult home enteral clients in the Medicine Hat area and surrounding communities, with coverage in the rural Brooks area as needed. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in facility and community settings across practice areas you cover.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various Alberta Health Services facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes.
• Perform nutrition assessment, develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans.
• Plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients or groups in facilities or community settings.
• Provide nutrition education to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence-based nutrition information.

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:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a dietitian.
• Experience with home care, supportive living or outpatients.
• Experience with enteral nutrition.
• Experience with nutrition counseling for behaviour change.
• Demonstrated knowledge of virtual health applications for patient care (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).