Dietitian I - Inpatient Eating Disorder Program

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This Dietitian I position with Alberta Health Services, Nutrition Services (NS) reports directly to the Manager, Nutrition Services, Pediatrics & Eating Disorders, Calgary Corridor. The Dietitian is responsible for direct nutrition care for adolescent & adult inpatients for the Calgary Eating Disorder Program working within an interdisciplinary team. The program is moving to a new purpose-built space at the Foothills Medical Centre in early December. This dietitian will join the current program RD in building the nutrition care programming. They will be responsible for the nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of inpatients as per AHS Nutrition Services Standards of Practice. Also, they are responsible for co-facilitating nutrition education groups; other group programming; providing meal support and nutrition counselling for caregivers and clients. They partner with provincial Nutrition & Food Service teams in providing evidence-based practice in eating disorder treatment. They play an active role in the education of nutrition interns, nursing, and medical staff to ensure the delivery of consistent, accurate, evidence-based nutrition information. Responsibilities will also include participation in corridor and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Strategy & Standards targets. This Dietitian I 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 position is temporary for one-year to establish demand for service and FTE needed.

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.