Registered Dietitian – Internal Posting

Edmonton O-day’min Primary Care Network (EOPCN) has an exciting, Full Time permanent position for Dietitian. 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. 

This position is open exclusively to current EOPCN employees. External applications will not be considered. 

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

• Collaborate with other EOPCN team members (e.g., mental health coordinators, kinesiologists, nurses, psychologists, and pharmacists) to provide optimal patient care

The Dietitian will work:  

• 1.0 FTE – 37.5 hours per week  

• Days of work are typically 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday; with a minimum of 2 evening shifts (Noon- 8:00 PM) per month

• 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