Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo seeks a Clinical Dietitian to support patient-focused care in an acute care environment. The role involves integrating and managing clinical nutrition while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, complete a dietetic internship, and hold relevant licensure. Strong communication, organizational skills, and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited clinical/general dietetic internship.
• Current licensure as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Support patient focused care in an acute care environment.
• Integrate, coordinate, and manage clinical nutrition.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Public relations

Education

Bachelor degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic internship

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Working in an acute care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Keyboard.
• Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1566.pdf