Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada seeks a Clinical Dietitian to support patient focused care in an acute rehabilitation environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, complete an accredited internship, and possess one year of experience. This position requires effective communication, the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on patient safety and quality improvement. Licensure as a Dietitian is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition.
• Completion of an accredited clinical/general dietetic internship.
• One year experience as a practicing Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Support patient focused care in an acute rehabilitation environment.
• Integrate food and clinical nutrition management in patient care.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Work independently without general supervision

Effective communication skills

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Public relations skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited university

Completion of Dietitians of Canada accredited internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Job description

Job Description

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