Dietitian I - Pediatric Inpatients

Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services, Child Health, Calgary Zone this Inpatient Dietitian I is responsible for direct patient care and acts as a consultant to ensure pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Blood/Marrow Transplant patients receive high quality, comprehensive nutrition care. This dietitian is an integral member of several interdisciplinary health care teams providing nutrition consultation & expertise for all modes of nutrition care: oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition. This position includes weekend virtual on call shifts for Calgary inpatient pediatric units as scheduled. 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 and plays an active role in the education of nutrition interns, nursing and medical staff. 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.

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 Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, 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 Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligibility for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum three or more years of experience in pediatric clinical nutrition required. Experience & knowledge of complex pediatric medical diagnosis preferred. Evidence of advanced knowledge in pediatric nutrition support via enteral/parenteral means. Strong understanding of infant and childhood nutrition and developmental feeding behaviours. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to develop strong behavioural counselling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in hematological, oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplant nutrition care.