Clinical Dietitian

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interior Health Authority is seeking a Casual Clinical Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary health care team across Kootenay Boundary areas including Nelson, Castlegar and Trail. You will provide nutrition care in acute, long-term and outpatient settings.

As a casual position, hours are not guaranteed and shift times may vary. You will participate in nutrition assessments, care planning and education in collaboration with other professionals.

Job description

We are seeking a Casual Clinical Dietitian.

This position is located in the Kootenay Boundary area for a variety of practice areas including acute care, long-term care, and outpatient services. Shift opportunities may be available in Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail.

Days of work

Monday to Friday, Days

Shift times

08:30 to 16:30, 08:00 to 16:00

This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

How will we help you grow?

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

What will you work on?

The Dietitian is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups according to established policies, standards and procedures.

Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutrition services through: nutrition assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs; consults and communicates with the multidisciplinary care teams; acts as a resource to other health professionals and communities within Interior Health.

The Dietitian provides input to the Professional Practice Leader by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program.

The Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/resident care issues and menu development.

Where are we located?

Nelson is a vibrant community offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure as well as arts, cultural and heritage experiences. Nestled amongst the Selkirk Mountains and on the shores of Kootenay Lake the area is a mecca for, hiking, mountain biking, golfing or boating. As the season's turn, the award winning terrain and abundant snow make for world class skiing and winter adventures.

Recreation and culture

Nelson's live entertainment venues host first-rate performances year round, which combined with the selection of more than 30 fine restaurants, and the many seasonal outdoor patios, you'll experience the advantages of big city cultural nightlife and dining.

We love it here…

“Come the warm days of spring, summer, or fall, I just enjoy hopping on my bike, riding to work, and arriving there invigorated to start the work day. On my way home – what should I do? Shall I go by the boathouse and put the kayak in the lake for a short paddle or ride along Baker Street to stock up on local delights or organic produce? Oh yeah, it's Friday afternoon, I could stop into the local wine store and taste a little red or white wine before deciding on a bottle. Then home to get ready for dinner out at one of the many fine dining establishments before heading to an art show, music event, or theatre production. And in winter, with its crisp cold snowy days that blanket the ground in white, I can head to the slopes to ski, snowshoe, or go to the recreation centre for a workout. Maybe I should stay home warm in front of a fire watching the snow fall on the cedars. So much to do. So many wonders that speak to my heart ... I love living here!” – Anne Marie Doig, RN, Kootenay Lake Hospital