Dietitian

What you will do :

• Provide nutrition and dietary advice to community members, providers and staff through treatment, education plans and wellness prescriptions.
• Collaborate with other interdisciplinary providers to manage a caseload of community members with a broad range of conditions using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide education and dietary support to community members in a variety of program areas.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition support services across The Alex, aimed at improving standards of care.
• Provide recommendations to Alex providers regarding medication changes for the nutritional management of community members, based on interpretation of biochemical, physiological, and dietary requirements.
• Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including regular audit and evaluation, supervision, and training.
• Ensure safe practice through the recognition and appreciation of clinical governance.
• Support clients with difficult dietary and lifestyle changes using behaviour change techniques (ie. active listening, motivational and negation skills).
• Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on dietary modification, nutritional supplements, and their use.
• Update, maintain, organize, gather, and analyze information to predict / meet future organizational and program needs.
• In collaboration with the Kitchen Coordinator, guide meal planning, and food related programming aimed at individuals with chronic health conditions.
• Facilitate and / or co-facilitate educational, fun and motivational nutrition group programming.
• Provide support regarding the use of food & snacks in Community Wellness Initiative programming.
• Participate in team meeting and actively contribute to a healthy team culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring :

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science (or equivalent)
• Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta; incumbent will be responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration and practice
• A minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare or related setting
• Experience as a group facilitator and knowledge of adult learning principles is considered an asset
• Experience incorporating mindful eating and mindfulness practices into counselling is considered an asset
• Food Safety Certification within 3 months of hire
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and community-focused environment
• Experience working with volunteers; supervisory skills an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalized people and people of diverse cultures
• First Aid (Basic or Intermediate) Level C CPR & AED within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and Child Intervention Check are required
• Knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRC) 94 Calls to Action is an asset
• Willingness to work within anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and actively engage in ongoing learning about these frameworks

Working Environment :

• The Alex Community Health Centre : -2 Ave SE
• 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours / week)
• Standard hours 8 : 30 4 : 30 pm; Monday to Friday; some flexibility in schedule available.
• Continuous extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking (sometimes up or down stairwells)
• Occasional physical activity requiring the ability to bend / crouch, reach above shoulder height, kneel / crawl, and carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) throughout shift

Benefits :

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include :

• 3-weeks’ vacation
• Sick / Wellness Days
• Personal Days
• Floating Holiday
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Plan
• Professional Development
• Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
• RRSP and / or Student Loan Repayment Program (up to 5% match)
Il y a 12 jours