Dietitian I - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Your Opportunity:
This 0.5FTE Pediatric Dietitian I position, will be one of three NICU RD positions at the Foothill’s Medical Centre (FMC), reporting directly to the Nutrition Services Manager, Pediatrics & Mental Health, Calgary. This Pediatric Dietitian I is responsible for direct nutrition care for neonates and their caregivers in the Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU. This Dietitian I provides nutrition consultation for a variety of nutritional challenges; including, but not limited to, consultation & care planning for nutrition support via enteral and parenteral means, oral supplementation, optimizing growth and development. This Dietitian I is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, including the NICU dietitian team in Calgary, and collaborates with and/or provides support for the teams as required. This dietitian has a strong background in providing & leading evidence-informed nutrition care, is skilled in the use of nutrition support, providing nutrition counselling with a strong family centered care approach and working with diverse populations. The dietitian will play an active role in the education of nutrition interns, nursing, and medical staff to ensure the delivery of consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information. Responsibilities will also include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Child Health Strategy & Standards targets.
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.
- Classification: Dietitian I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 22-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.14
- Maximum Salary: $57.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Active or eligible for CDA Restricted Activity Permit to prescribe Parenteral Nutrition 10 (1) (c). Active or eligible for CDA Restricted Activity Permit to prescribe a Schedule 1 Drug 10 (1) (d). Minimum 3 years’ experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian. Experience with & knowledge of nutrition care, using all modalities, for complex medical diagnoses.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with & knowledge of neonatal intensive nutrition care. Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality nutrition service in a family-centered care model. Demonstrated ability to work effectively & efficiently within changing multidisciplinary health care teams. Computer skills are proficient for Microsoft Office & ability to learn different applications or programs as required.
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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