Dietitian I - O/P Nutrition Counselling
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for a Dietitian to join the child health nutrition team on a temporary 0.8 FTE basis. This Dietitian I reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Pediatrics in Edmonton Zone. The Dietitian I is responsible for a variety of nutritional challenges, including but not limited to consultation & care planning for nutrition support via enteral and oral supplementation to optimize growth and development. He/she collaborates with and/or provides support for the team as required. This Dietitian actively integrates patient-and family-centered care principles into practice; has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; has excellent time management and prioritization skills; and maintains continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities. This Dietitian has a strong background in providing & leading evidence-informed nutrition care. 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. It is beneficial to have knowledge of pediatric outpatient nutrition care, including assessments, personalized diet interventions, and the impact of mental health on eating behaviors.
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: O/P Nutrition Counselling
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 02-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $41.88
- Maximum Salary: $55.70
- 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:Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience with up-to-date clinical practices for pediatric feeding and swallowing difficulties. Demonstrated experience with nutrition support modalities, especially use of oral nutrition supplements and enteral tube feeding. Acquired knowledge of behavior change counselling. Completion of the 20-hour AHS Breastfeeding course. Knowledge of the impact of mental health on eating behaviors and the ability to tailor nutritional interventions.
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.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
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 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
