Dietitian I - Population Public Health
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic nutrition team in the city of Lethbridge. Lethbridge is located in southern Alberta within 150 km of the Rocky Mountains and enjoys warm summers and mild winters. Residents get the best of city living, with all the modern conveniences at their fingertips. There’s a thriving cultural scene for visual and performing arts, sports, and recreation, as well as a great mix of bars, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy, and a full calendar of special events year-round. You can cheer on the local Western Hockey League team, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, or reflect on the beauty of the Nikka Yuko Japanese garden. Whatever your lifestyle or interests, there’s something for you here. As a Population Public Health (PPH) Dietitian I reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services South Zone you would be responsible for providing nutrition expertise to promote the health and well-being of our communities. Using population health promotion strategies, the PPH Dietitian works in collaboration with zone public health teams, local community stakeholders, and provincial PPH Nutrition Services to identify and address priority nutrition issues, contribute to the development of programs, products and services, lead local implementation and evaluation activities, and participate in sustainability planning and continuous quality improvement. The PPH dietitian develops and disseminates consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information to support the populations 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:
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Dietitian I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Nutrition Services South Zone
- Primary Location: Melcor Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- 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:Demonstrated excellence and effectiveness in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of population public health nutrition including a sound understanding of nutrition across the lifespan. Strong networking and communication skills to be able to develop and sustain positive community partnerships. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and community partners as a team. Experience with leading and facilitating groups.
Preferred Qualifications:At least one year experience in public health, health promotion or community-based nutrition. Completion of graduate level course in public health or health promotion. Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications (Zoom, MS Teams) for facilitation of groups and meetings.
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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