Dietitian I
Your Opportunity:
The Public Health Dietitian provides nutrition expertise to promote the nutritional health of the population in their zone. Using the population health promotion strategies, the Public Health Dietitian works in collaboration with zone public health teams, local community stakeholders, and provincial PPH Nutrition Services working groups to identify issues, contribute to the development of programs/products or services, lead local implementation and participates in/inform evaluation for sustainability and continuous quality improvement. The public health dietitian uses capacity building (education and training support) to develop and lead education and training of zone public health staff in key areas of focus (e.g. prenatal, infant, young children nutrition) as well as other key internal and external stakeholders. The Public Health Dietitian delivers consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information across the lifespan or for specific subsets of the population within their communities.
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
- Primary Location: Camrose Public Health / Rehab
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 05-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of 1-year experience in public health is preferred.
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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