Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide patient-focused care in an acute rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, relevant licensure, and experience in the field. Key responsibilities include supporting nutrition management and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes quality and patient safety in alignment with established standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program.
• Completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship.
• Current licensure as a Dietitian in BC.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-focused care in acute rehabilitation.
• Integrate and promote food and clinical nutrition management.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Work independently without supervision

Effective verbal and written communication

Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team

Deal effectively with others

Foster good public relations

Keyboarding

Operate related equipment

Physically perform job duties

Education

Bachelor degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Overview

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

Working without general supervision in an acute rehabilitation 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. One (1) year experience as a practicing Dietitian.

Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Work independently without general supervision.
• 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.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1568.pdf