Clinical Dietitian

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 59,553 - 74,335; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is hiring a Dietitian for part-time work at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. This role involves planning and evaluating medical nutritional therapy for patients, along with instructing and counseling them on their nutritional needs.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition, complete a dietetic internship, and maintain current licensure as a Dietitian in BC. Work schedule includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and alternate Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding nutritional requirements.
• Liaises with medical and food service staff.

Skills

Effective work relationships

Coordination with medical staff

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Dietetic internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Job description

Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.23 - $53.96

Paid FTE

0.63

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

45.00

Planned Start Date

Jul. 14 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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.

Reports to Coordinator, Nutrition Services; plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to guidelines established by Nutrition Services. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, nutritional regimes, and food planning and preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred. Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients and their families, members of the medical team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.
• Ability to coordinate activities and liaison with medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively use computers and software applications.

Work schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and every second Friday at Lady Minto Hospital. Every other Friday at Greenwoods.