Registered Dietitian

at  South Calgary Primary Care Network

Status: Permanent, part-time or full-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)
Start date: Immediate opening available
Schedule: Monday - Friday, one (1) evening a week; additional evening and/or weekend hours may be required
Location: Primary Care Network Wellness Centre at #4000, 1800 194 Avenue SE; Calgary, AB
Hybrid eligible: Home office eligible two (2) days a weekReports to: Program Manager, Mental Health & Community Wellness

IT TAKES AN OUTSTANDING TEAM TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CARE.

The South Calgary Primary Care Network (SCPCN) is looking for a Registered Dietitian that is passionate about primary care to join our caring and cohesive team of registered dietitians and registered nurses. The Community Wellness team offers a caring, respectful, and connected team environment that is committed to providing exceptional care through evidence-based practice.
Our mission is to build healthier communities in south Calgary through the evolution and transformation of primary care in collaboration with our wellness partners. Our culture is defined by 5 core values: Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Wellness. Our values provide a foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves.
People are proud and excited to work at SCPCN. We prioritize mutual respect and uphold genuine, positive, and consistent collaboration between all team members to support a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. We believe it is important that your practice makes a meaningful difference to the care of our diverse patient population.
We care about the well-being of our team members. We offer support relevant to the challenges you take on in your work. We understand the importance of offering flexibility in how, when and where you work by providing a hybrid work model that connects you at the office and when working from home.

We support your professional growth and development. We offer the training you need to do your job well and support your career goals. We offer a comprehensive total compensation package with:

• Competitive and equitable starting pay rate.
• 100% employer paid health, dental benefits, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Professional development budget (guideline of 2% of base pay).
• Employer matched GRSP/TFSA starting at 5% up to 9% at four years.
• Flexible health spending account and personal spending account.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Employee family assistance program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietitian is part of an interprofessional team supporting community-based patients within our communities. The focus of the role is on health promotion, disease prevention and management through individual consultation for patients ages 6 and up. The role is also a key member in our workshop program delivery as a group workshop facilitator.

Patient Care (Individual Nutrition Consultation)

• Conduct individual nutrition assessments for patients ages 6 and up.
• Provide short-term support through education and counseling using a patient-centered approach for a variety of health-related concerns.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust nutrition care plans specific to patient needs and goals using an effective, safe, evidence-based approach.
• Complete and document the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) using Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) in an electronic medical record.
• Provide coordination of care by identifying and initiating cross-referral opportunities to programs within and outside of the SCPCN to meet patient needs, as required.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians and/or team members in a timely manner to support seamless patient-centered care.

Group Facilitation
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Facilitate and co-facilitate in person and virtual group workshops for a variety of health-related topics for adults of all learning styles, health literacy and skill levels.
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Manage conflicts or disagreements that may arise during the group workshops, as required.
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Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and complete community needs assessments to develop, facilitate, and evaluate group workshops.
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Provide educational sessions to physicians, community members, and other health team members, as required.

General duties

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and team and to identify and develop unique and innovative approaches to address diverse patient needs and maximize patient care outcomes.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for continuing education to maintain anddevelop skills.
• Support the orientation of new members and practicum students under the direction of the Team Lead.
• Actively participate in meetings, ongoing program development, statistics, evaluation, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of new protocols.
• Act as a resource for other staff and practicum students, as appropriate.