Original job description
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The Manager, Nutrition Services has a key leadership role in the Department of Nutrition, Food, Linen and Environmental Services (NFLES) and reports directly to the Director, Nutrition Services. This position is responsible and accountable for providing operational leadership and organization over the activities of Nutrition Services which supports the vision, mission and service delivery plan of Alberta Health Services. The Manager is accountable for ensuring practice standards, quality indicators, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. Through the use of quality measures, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Manager addresses issues related to program and service delivery and promotes excellence in nutrition care and operational effectiveness.
Description:
The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership of Nutrition Services, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and services that support frontline clinical teams and align with regional priorities and professional standards of practice. The Manager develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with frontline staff, interdisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders to support high-quality service delivery. This role supports operational planning and initiatives for Nutrition Services across programs and services, proactively monitoring performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring resources are effectively utilized to meet client and organizational needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide operational leadership and oversight for Nutrition Services programs and teams. Ensure services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies, and regional priorities. Build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, leaders, physicians, and partners. Responsible for implementation of departmental initiatives using change management strategies. Working with the Director, supports operational planning, service monitoring, and resource management activities. Monitor quality, safety, and performance indicators to ensure optimal service delivery. Identify, investigate, and address issues impacting program performance and client outcomes. Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, safety and collaboration. Ensure compliance with applicable practice standards, legislation, and accreditation requirements.
Classification: Manager Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Nutrition Services; University of Alberta Hospital, Mazenkowski Heart Institute, Alberta Hospital Edmonton Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026 Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $41.16 Maximum Salary: $70.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Baccalaureate degree with the completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship. Must be registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of progressive nutrition experience in acute care settings. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Proficient use of computers for database, word processing, spreadsheet and management applications.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment, with 5 years' experience preferred in a management role in healthcare operations Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of Nutrition Services, ensuring programs meet professional standards, organizational policies, regional priorities, and client needs. Monitor quality and performance, manage resources, implement departmental initiatives, address service issues, and promote continuous improvement and collaboration.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited dietetic internship, registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta or equivalent, and at least five years of progressive acute-care nutrition experience. Candidates should also have healthcare leadership experience and strong communication, decision-making, change management, analytical, and resource management abilities.
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Nutrition Services
- Healthcare Operations
- Change Management
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Monitoring
- Resource Management
- Decision-Making
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Relationship Building
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dietetic Practice
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Nutrition Services
- Dietetic Internship
- Registered Dietitian
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Operations
- Operational Leadership
- Change Management
- Quality Indicators
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Monitoring
- Service Delivery
- Resource Management
- Human Resources
- Financial Resources
- Physical Resources
- Professional Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accreditation
- Client Outcomes
- Decision-Making
- Coaching
- Interdisciplinary Teams
- Database Applications
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Management Applications
- Alberta Health Services
