Clinical Coordinator, Oncology Nutrition - BC Cancer Victoria

BC Cancer; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a Clinical Coordinator in Oncology Nutrition. This role involves leading the development of evidence-based practices, managing clinical services, and providing supervision to nutrition staff. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality care for patients, while also engaging in community development and research. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about nutrition and patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Generous vacation entitlement

Remote work friendly environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Five years of clinical nutrition experience, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision for Oncology Nutrition Services staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and manage workload assignments.
• Develop and monitor the budget for Oncology Nutrition Services.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Nutritional Care

Program Evaluation

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

Dietitian Registration

Tools

Personal Computer

Nutrition Software

Job description

Clinical Coordinator, Oncology Nutrition
BC Cancer
Victoria, BC

The Clinical Coordinator, Oncology Nutrition, in consultation with the Provincial Director, Nutrition, and the Regional Cancer Centre Administrator provides leadership in the development of evidence-based practice in Oncology Nutrition, is involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical services delivered by the Regional Cancer Centre's Nutrition Services Program and provides clinical direction and evaluation of assigned staff. Performs clinical, educational, community development, research, and administrative duties.

What you'll do

1. Provide clinical supervision and consultation for Oncology Nutrition Services staff at the Regional Cancer Centre.
2. Review workload assignments and adjusts schedules according to demands to ensure that staff levels meet operational requirements.
3. Evaluates staff performance.
4. Recruit staff through methods such as identifying vacancies, processing required internal paperwork, interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Provincial Director, Nutrition, for selection to maintain approved staff complement.
5. Collaborate with the Provincial Director, Nutrition, to develop and monitor the budget for Regional Cancer Centre's Oncology Nutrition Services.
6. Develop, implement and evaluates goals and objectives for the area in conjunction with the Provincial Director, Nutrition, and the Regional Cancer Centre Administrator.
7. Collaborate with other Regional Clinical Coordinators, and Nutrition colleagues in the development, implementation, and communication of evidence-based provincial Oncology Nutrition practice standards, guidelines, and procedures; screening, assessment and treatment tools and techniques, and to develop and revise programs and resources for patients and families.
8. Triage and provide nutritional care for patients and their families as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Master degree in Nutrition or in a related area from an accredited university.
2. Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
3. Five years' clinical nutrition practice with experience in an oncology setting including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents.

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

1. Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
2. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
3. Ability to work as a team member, motivator and facilitator.
4. Leadership skills including the ability to accept responsibility, prioritize tasks and make decisions.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary team.
6. Proficiency in the transfer of nutrition evidence based practice to community providers of nutritional care.
7. Experience and competency in program evaluation and research methods in nutritional care services.
8. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment such as a personal computer and related software programs.
9. Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $44.02 - $54.94 per hour.
Location: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600 / 0830-1630 / 0900-1700
Requisition Number: 180265E
What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile.