Dietitian I

Your Opportunity:

The dietitian completes nutrition assessments and formulates nutrition care plans for inpatients at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. This position addresses referrals on the adult and pediatric psychiatry units and may also help address referrals received for patients within the emergency department. There will also be opportunities to regularly pick up additional casual shifts. The dietitian monitors patient outcomes, communicates with team members, and documents in an appropriate manner. Collaboration with all members of the team, from front line food services staff to physicians is required to ensure appropriate nutrition care is provided.

Description:

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients, clients and residents in a variety of health care and community settings to support positive nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and deliver public health nutrition services and education programs that promote healthy living and disease prevention for individuals and groups in facility and community settings. You will also provide nutrition education to students and other health care professionals to support the delivery of evidence based nutrition information.