Clinical Dietitian

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Courtenay, Canada is seeking a Dietitian responsible for planning and evaluating nutritional therapy for patients. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree, complete an accredited internship, and hold a current dietitian license. This role involves counseling patients and collaborating with medical staff, focusing on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in dietetics/nutrition.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Establish effective work relationships

Coordinate activities

Organize workload

Use computers and software

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Completion of accredited dietetic internship program

Current licensure as Dietitian

Job description

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.