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Provide direct nutrition care for infants and children with complex medical conditions in an inpatient surgical setting. Responsibilities include developing nutrition care plans, managing enteral and parenteral support, and participating in provincial nutrition strategy committees.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, completion of an accredited internship, and registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian is required.
Education
- bachelor degree
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Nutrition Care Planning
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Enteral Nutrition
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Patient-And Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Public Health Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Critical Thinking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Dietitian
- Pediatric Surgery
- Nutrition Support
- Enteral Tube Feeding
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Dietitians of Canada
- College of Dietitians of Alberta
- Breastfeeding Course
- Clinical Nutrition
- Inpatient Care
- Child Health
- Healthcare
- Nutrition Assessment
- Tertiary Healthcare
Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I is to join the Pediatric Surgical team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital at the UAH site on a permanent 1.0 FTE basis. This Dietitian I reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Child Health in Edmonton Zone. The Dietitian I is primarily responsible for the direct nutrition care for infants and children with complex medical conditions within an inpatient setting. Nutrition care will include; but not limited to, consultation & care planning for nutrition support via parenteral or enteral means, oral supplementation, & diet progressions, optimizing growth and development. This Dietitian 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 dietitian has a strong background in providing & leading evidence-informed nutrition care. Responsibilities will also include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Child Health Strategy & Standards targets. Knowledge of common pediatric surgical procedures, nutrition requirements and related nutrition interventions is beneficial.
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.
Classification: Dietitian I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Surgery Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7,75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, On Call 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 the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical pediatric dietitian. PN restricted activity permit (may be actively working towards).
Preferred Qualifications:
Current knowledge of and experience with nutrition and feeding for high-risk infants and children. Demonstrated experience with up-to-date clinical practices for pediatric feeding and swallowing difficulties. Demonstrated experience with nutrition support modalities; especially enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Successful completion of the 20-hour AHS Breastfeeding course. Prior experience in a tertiary-level healthcare setting.
