Dietitian I - NICU

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I is to join the interprofessional team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a permanent 0.95 FTE basis. This Dietitian I reports directly to the Nutrition Services Manager for Pediatrics in Edmonton Zone. The NICU Dietitian I is responsible for direct nutrition care for neonates and their caregivers in a Level 3 NICU for a variety of nutritional challenges; including, but not limited to, consultation & care planning for nutrition support via enteral and parenteral means, oral supplementation, optimizing growth and development. He/she is an integral member of the NICU dietitian team at RAH and in the Edmonton Zone and collaborates with and/or provides support for the team as required. This Dietitian actively integrates patient-and family-centered care principles into practice; has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; has excellent time management and prioritization skills; and maintains continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities. This dietitian has a strong background in providing & leading evidence-informed nutrition care. Responsibilities will also include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial NS Child Health Strategy & Standards targets. It is beneficial to have knowledge of common conditions treated in the NICU and their related nutrition interventions.

Description:

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients, clients and residents in a variety of health care and community settings to support positive nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and deliver public health nutrition services and education programs that promote healthy living and disease prevention for individuals and groups in facility and community settings. You will also provide nutrition education to students and other health care professionals to support the delivery of evidence based nutrition information.

• Classification:
Dietitian I
• Union:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.95
• Posting End Date:
18-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
9.5
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$43.14
• Maximum Salary:
$57.37
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligibility for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a clinical pediatric and neonatal dietitian. PN restricted activity permit (may be actively working towards).

Current knowledge and experience with neonatal nutrition support and fluid management in high-risk neonates. Successful completion of the 20-hour AHS Breastfeeding course. Demonstrated proficiency with digital literacy and the use of Connect Care. Prior experience in a Level 3 NICU setting.