Clinical Dietitian

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team focused on patient and staff safety at a leading health authority. This role involves planning and implementing medical nutritional therapy for patients, ensuring they receive tailored nutritional guidance. As a Dietitian, you will work collaboratively with medical teams and support patients and their families in understanding their nutritional needs. With a commitment to continuous improvement in quality and safety, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals while furthering your professional development. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition required.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate medical nutritional therapy.
• Instruct and counsel patients on nutritional requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Work relationship management

Coordination with medical staff

Computer and software proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Accredited dietetic internship

Licensure as a Dietitian

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: As Required

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $40.75 - $50.87

Planned Start Date: Dec. 4 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Coordinator, Nutrition Services; plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to guidelines established by Nutrition Services. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, nutritional regimes, and food planning and preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred. Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients and their families, members of the medical team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.
• Ability to coordinate activities and liaison with medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively use computers and software applications.