Clinical Dietitian

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support patient-focused care by integrating and applying food and clinical nutrition management within established policies. You will work in an acute care setting as part of a multidisciplinary team and ensure adherence to standards of practice.

Required: bachelor degree in Nutrition, licensure as a Dietitian, and eligibility for Dietitians of Canada membership; experience is preferred. Planned start date is Jun.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-focused care by integrating, coordinating and applying nutrition management.
• Work within an acute care environment as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Organize work

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Public relations

Keyboard

Computer use

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 ; 1200-2000 ; 0830-1630 ; 1100-1900

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.23 - $53.96

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jun. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 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.

Coverage for pediatrics, adults, acute care, long term care and outpatients.