Registered Dietitian (0.6 FTE)

Sherwood Park Primary Care Network; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care organization in Sherwood Park seeks an experienced Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition services to patients. The role involves working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting nutrition assessments, and implementing care plans. Candidates must have a degree in Foods and Nutrition, current registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta, and at least 5 years of clinical experience. Flexibility in hours is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical dietitian consultation experience required.
• Experience working with patients with chronic disease management preferred.
• Experience in primary care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on nutrition.
• Maintain accurate records according to practice policy.

Skills

Communication and teaching skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Respect and understanding of confidentiality

Strong computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Foods and Nutrition

Current Registration with College of Dietitians of Alberta

Current BCLS

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Dietitian is to work collaboratively with the patients and primary health care team to provide comprehensive clinical services as required for the patients of the PCN. The Dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition services to selected patients within the Network and be a nutrition resource to the PCN. The Dietitian will assess, develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for patients and work with patients to achieve better health outcomes. They will work as a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team. The Dietitian will work to full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing comprehensive nutritional care, education and guidance to patients with chronic disease.

The Dietitian will work with Family Physicians in the community, other health professionals and local and regional programming in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following:

General

• To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to enhance the delivery of primary care services
• To be a nutrition resource to members of the multidisciplinary team
• To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality of care and the delivery of services to the practice population
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required for the success of the PCN

Clinical

• To conduct nutrition assessments, initiate and implement nutrition care plans and provide appropriate follow-up, according to evidence-based practice
• To work with patients by providing nutrition consultation services based on highly developed knowledge and skills
• Support and educate patients and their caregivers to maintain adequate and appropriate nutrition to achieve long term health benefits.
• To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and while collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in keeping with practice policy

Professional Development

• Be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.
• Participate in the PCNs education program.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in Foods and Nutrition with accredited Nutrition Internship
• Current Registration with College of Dietitians of Alberta
• Current BCLS
• Significant (5 years) clinical dietitian consultation experience
• Experience working with patients with chronic disease management preferred
• Experience working in primary care

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate and teach nutrition to a wide variety of ethnic and education backgrounds utilizing language interpretation services, if required.
• Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptiveness
• Ability to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, patients and families
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Respect and understanding of confidentiality
• Person-centered practice
• Thrives in a complex changing environment
• High levels of integrity and professional behaviour
• Strong computer skills in word processing and email
• Ability to use electronic medical records

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

• Enthusiastic and positive, can-do attitude
• Able and willing, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing priorities
• Ability to act ethically, responsible and be accountable for actions
• Ability to respect other views/opinions
• Ability to have difficult conversations and be comfortable asking questions
• Exceptional understanding of and appreciation for confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to identify sensitive information

OTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A current and clear criminal records check is required
• A valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle for travel, if required
• Will require flexibility in hours and days of work with evening hours
• The position will be located at the SPPCN offices in Sherwood Park and/or Fort Saskatchewan and may be co-located in a member physician’s offices in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Fort Saskatchewan as required.