Dietitian I

The Dietitian is a frontline professional position within Nutrition Services (NS) reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services, Chronic Disease Management. This position is a 1.0 FTE permanent position with the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Program. The Dietitian participates as an integral member of the interprofessional team. The Dietitian is responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of client/patient care plans in chronic disease management. The Dietitian acts as liaison between Nutrition Services and AHS programs, services and teams. The Dietitian provides nutrition expertise to internal and external stakeholders and translates research findings in the field of nutrition for clients/patients, professionals and the public. The Dietitian uses nutrition counseling, behavioral change theories/strategies, or health promotion/population strategies as appropriate to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. The position supports nutrition education and training of staff or other key stakeholders to ensure delivery of consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information. This position involves working with clients pre and post bariatric surgery. It includes teaching a number of classes including a Nutrition Basics class, Surgery preparation class and a Bariatric Surgery Cooking class (at South Health Campus) for pre surgery clients. Services are provided to clients in person and virtually.

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.

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).

A minimum of 1 year experience as an ambulatory care Dietitian. Experience working with bariatric surgery clients. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet scheduled work hours.

Experience working with clients with obesity. Experience working with clients across the disordered eating spectrum. Demonstrated skills in facilitating virtual and in person nutrition classes. Demonstrated skills in motivational interviewing and patient centered care.