Your Opportunity:
If you're seeking a change of pace and the chance to expand the full scope of your dietetic practice, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Nutrition Services, North Zone is looking for a dietitian to join our team in Slave Lake. Slave Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty and small-town charm, with stunning lakes, forests, and year-round outdoor activities. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a slower pace of life while still having access to modern amenities, affordable living, and a welcoming community. This position provides a wide range of experiences, working with patients in acute care, long-term care, outpatients, home care, and community nutrition settings. As a Dietitian in this role, you'll have the chance to provide both individual and group education in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. While most of the patients you'll work with will be adults, pediatric clients may also be seen in outpatient or acute care settings. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a Patient First philosophy, has exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality care and building strong, supportive relationships with both colleagues and clients. If you're ready for a fulfilling and dynamic role in the heart of the North Zone, we encourage you to apply! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Dietitian I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Clinical Nutrition
- Primary Location: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 12-APR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 10-APR-2026
- 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: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:The successful candidate will demonstrate a Patient First philosophy; be comfortable working with seniors and their families; be able to support both adult and pediatric patients; and have excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
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