Dietitian I - Jobs in Grande Prairie region

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Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an exciting opportunity to work in a very active, frontline professional position within Nutrition Services in beautiful, scenic Northern Alberta. The Grande Prairie Outpatient Dietitian I will conduct assessments of clients’ nutritional status and requirements, develop nutritional care plans, and provide nutrition education and counselling. You will play a vital role in helping Albertans achieve optimal nutritional health. Working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations, you will provide nutrition knowledge and expertise to help patients enjoy good health, prevent and manage nutrition-related diseases, and recover from diseases and surgery. Utilizing nutrition care processes through critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making, you teach and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. Effective communication skills are necessary as you will be required to clearly convey information to clients individually and in group settings and communicate with other health professionals in team environments. Grande Prairie is a vibrant, youthful, and multicultural city that combines friendly, small-town vibes with urban amenities. Since 2017, AHS has been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace. 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. If you want to grow your skillset in a supportive, progressive environment and community, we look forward to meeting you! 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: Outpatients Primary Location: Grande Prairie Public Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2024 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-FEB-2024 Temporary End Date: 15-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $39.48 Maximum Salary: $52.50 Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired 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: The successful candidate will demonstrate a Patient First philosophy; be able to support both adult and pediatric patients; and have excellent time management and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in outpatient/ambulatory care settings preferred.