Clinical Dietitian

George Derby Care Society; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide essential dietitian services, including developing nutrition care plans and educating interdisciplinary teams. The successful applicant will utilize their expertise and communication skills to improve residents' nutritional health and participate in clinical projects. This temporary part-time role is a great opportunity for those seeking to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Dietitian and eligible for membership in the Canadian Dietetic Association.
• One year previous experience in a similar position preferred.
• In good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient/client care plans based on assessments.
• Provide educational support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of clinical practice guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Ability to work with residents

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition

Job description

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Reporting to the Director of Care, provides dietitian services to residents by performing such duties as: assessing; developing and implementing nutritional care plans; develops standards of nutritional care for residents; participates in planning and implementing education programs; and reviews nutritional concerns with residents and/or family.

JOB DUTIES:

• Determines appropriate nutrition intervention through physician/health team referral or risk screening for the assigned patient population; assesses the patient/client’s current status and determines the goals of medical/nutritional therapy by reviewing charts, interviewing patients or family, or through discussion with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and implements a patient/client care plan based on information received from multiple sources which may include the patients' chart, the patient, family or interdisciplinary team; documents care plan according to departmental standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention through patient/client observation, reviewing biochemical parameters and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; makes care plan adjustments as required.
• Provides educational support and constructive evaluation in the assigned area(s), as required by site and program needs; provides educational sessions to interdisciplinary team, allied health professionals, medical staff and the community; provides support for dietary audits and nutrition & food service audits; advocates for the role of nutrition in health promotion, prevention and intervention.
• Acts as a resource in the area of medical/nutritional interventions to the interdisciplinary team, allied health care professionals, students and the community; enters all information as received regarding all diet orders, exceptions on weekends or unexpected changes.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of clinical practice guidelines for the department; participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of clinical pathways as appropriate; develops nutrition education materials and contributes to other quality initiatives.
• Educational use of feeding pumps, ordering parts, and general safety of all equipment.
• Communicates nutrition care plan to all areas of the Food & Nutrition Services; supports departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participates in department initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition audits; acts as a liaison between patient care areas and the department; prints weekly reports.
• Participates and collaborates on approved departmental and multidisciplinary research projects, clinical trials, and surveys; provides input into the planning and formulation of research questions; collects data, integrates and interprets data and recommends and identifies implications of study findings for dietetic practice as required.
• Develops clinical indicators for area of practice; maintains statistics and completes documentation for assigned area; provides input into program and departmental strategic planning for area of practice.
• Supports supervisors with menu planning; provides a partnership in menu planning and weekly CB diet reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work environment.
• Reports all incidents and near misses. Reports are to be made in writing.
• Report all concerns related to resident behaviours; even if no incident/injury occurs. Reports are to be made in writing.
• Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
• Actively participate in all training provided to you for your safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition from an approved university, supplemented by a Dietetic Internship in an accredited hospital and one year previous experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Must be a registered Dietitian and eligible for membership in the Canadian Dietetic Association. Must be registered in good standing (or eligible for registration) with the College of Dietitians of BC.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families and staff
• Ability to organize work
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment

Hourly wage: $40.75 - $50.87

CONTACT:

To learn more about the role or apply, please [e-mail]

Please note:While this is a casual posting, we currently have a temporary part-time line available until October 2025, with the possibility of extension until October 2026. This line consists of the following schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 8am to 4pm

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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