Dietitian I
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Part-time
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This Dietitian I position aims to support two of the specialty clinics at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) including the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Parkinson's Disease. These are busy clinics with a dedicated team of health professionals. The Dietitian I will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, educate, and provide support to clients. This position will report to the Nutrition Services manager and will work collaboratively within the clinic policies and processes. Group and individual care will be provided in person, over the phone or via virtual methods such as zoom.
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.
Classification: Dietitian I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Nutrition Services Neurology Specialty Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $43.14 Maximum Salary: $57.37 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligibility for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and time management skills and have a high degree of initiative. Experience working with clients in promoting and supporting behavior change is also desirable. Knowledge regarding the nutrition management of Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease and common co-morbidities is preferred. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
This Dietitian I position aims to support two of the specialty clinics at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) including the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Parkinson's Disease. These are busy clinics with a dedicated team of health professionals. The Dietitian I will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, educate, and provide support to clients. This position will report to the Nutrition Services manager and will work collaboratively within the clinic policies and processes. Group and individual care will be provided in person, over the phone or via virtual methods such as zoom.
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.
Classification: Dietitian I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Nutrition Services Neurology Specialty Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $43.14 Maximum Salary: $57.37 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligibility for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and time management skills and have a high degree of initiative. Experience working with clients in promoting and supporting behavior change is also desirable. Knowledge regarding the nutrition management of Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease and common co-morbidities is preferred. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans for patients in the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease clinics. Provide individual and group nutrition education and support in person, by phone, or virtually, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Science majoring in Foods and Nutrition, completion of an accredited internship or practicum, and active or eligible registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of outpatient experience, strong communication and time-management skills, initiative, behavior-change support experience, and knowledge of nutrition management for Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and common co-morbidities.
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Care Planning
- Nutrition Education
- Patient Support
- Behavior Change Support
- Communication
- Time Management
- Initiative
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Public Health Nutrition
- Disease Prevention
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Group and Individual Care
- Virtual Care
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Dietitian
- Nutrition Services
- Foods and Nutrition
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Care Plans
- Nutrition Education
- Public Health Nutrition
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Outpatient Care
- Behavior Change
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Evidence-Based Nutrition
- College of Dietitians of Alberta
- Dietitians of Canada Accreditation
- Virtual Care
- Group Care
- Individual Care
- Co-Morbidities
- Patient Education