Dietitian - TELUS Health

Description

Who is TELUS Health?

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.

Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.

Do you share our passion?

Let’s create a healthier future, together

TELUS Health is looking for a Dietitian to join an amazing multi-disciplinary team in our Edmonton Personalized Care Centre.

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

The clinician’s primary role is to provide excellent clinical care and service to our clients, in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting.

The clinician may work with a wide variety of nutrition related concerns including but not limited to : cardiovascular disease, diabetes / prediabetes, obesity and weight management, sports nutrition, gut health, food allergies and intolerances, dietary supplements and overall healthy eating.

There are opportunities to work with clients across the lifespan, to assist them with nutrition and behavior change. At TELUS Health, we strive for high quality evidenced based care.

In addition to individual outpatient counselling, you will also have the opportunity to innovate new materials and services for our clients.

This may be in the form of : program and resource development, writing articles, recipe and cookbook development and presentations / webinars.

Services are offered in person, over the phone, and virtually. Team members work in-clinic.

What you’ll do

As part of the team, you’ll be responsible for :

• Screening all patient charts prior to their appointment
• Reviewing and assessing relevant laboratory data
• Conducting a thorough history of food / diet concerns
• Analyzing and comparing food intake with nutritional requirements
• Applying knowledge of nutrition requirements throughout the life cycle
• Translating scientific, medical, and nutrition information into practical, individualized nutrition recommendations for our clients and supporting them in goal setting
• Determining potential nutrient, supplement, drug interaction
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care to our clients

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science, Nutrition Major
• Dietetic Internship in a public or private health care environment
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical dietitian
• Demonstrate strong skills in communication, interpersonal interaction, organization, and time management
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team is an asset
• Basic knowledge literacy including Word, Excel, and Google Workplace tools

Great-to-haves

Certified Diabetes Educator

Our team is looking for people who are compassionate, positive, comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and who practice excellent evidence-based healthcare.

Clinicians must follow the codes of ethics and standards set forth by their professional accreditation, and Health Professions Act.

The clinician is expected to adhere to TELUS Healthcare processes and procedures for confidentiality, billing, accounting, documentation, scheduling, and use of the electronic medical record.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and / or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

LI-Onsite

Salary Range : $29-$54

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan : 0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location.

Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as :

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more
30+ days ago