Registered Dietitian
Part-Time Temporary 0.8 FTE (30.00 hours/week) From December 01, 2024, to September 07, 2025
Edmonton O-day'min Primary Care Network (EOPCN) has an exciting, temporary 0.8 FTE Dietitian position until September 07, 2025. The Dietitian reports to the clinical manager and works collaboratively with EOPCN family physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to implement primary care network initiatives for patients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
The Dietitian provides optimal primary care for patients with a focus on prevention and management of chronic disease:
- Conducts nutrition assessments, integrating objective components of medical and nutrition assessment, anthropometrics, and laboratory evaluations, considering the patient’s overall lifestyle, stage of life, and psychosocial aspects to promote behavior change.
- Develops and implements nutrition interventions, utilizing patient-centered care planning.
- Monitors and evaluates interventions to support improved health and well-being for patients.
- Maintains therapeutic Dietitian-patient relationships.
- Provides evidence-based care to patients.
- Provides both one-to-one and group education.
- Ensures accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborates with other EOPCN team members (e.g., mental health coordinators, kinesiologists, nurses, psychologists, and pharmacists) to provide optimal patient care.
The Dietitian will work:
- 0.8 FTE or 30.00 hours per week
- Days of work are typically 8am-4pm, 4 days a week between Monday to Friday
- The primary work location is the EOPCN Central office. However, there is a requirement for employees to have a private workspace at home to facilitate remote work, particularly for virtual appointments with clients. ·
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years of clinical Dietitian experience, with at least 1-year in a primary care or community setting preferred. Please note that all candidates for the above position must have:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Foods and Nutrition
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program with a major in Foods and Nutrition
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta
- Current CPR (Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C- Health Care Provider)
- Experience with counselling pediatrics (or desire to learn) is considered an asset
- Experience with providing nutrition care via phone and video is considered an asset
- Experience with facilitating Craving Change is considered an asset
- Practices with a weight-inclusive approach
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer software such as electronic medical records, Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint)
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills
- Clear communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- A Criminal Record/Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check
APPLY TODAY
The EOPCN offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, opportunities for continuing education and career growth, and an outstanding work environment.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to: [email protected] (Attn: Jelena)
POSTING EFFECTIVE: until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all candidates in advance for their applications, however, only those being selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Clinical Dietitian: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-12-01
