Clinical Dietitian

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Dietitian at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating medical nutrition therapy for hospital and facility patients, guiding care within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will counsel patients and families on nutritional needs and meal planning, maintain professional licensure, and participate in ongoing education to support quality and safety in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics with accredited internship completed.
• Current licensure with BC College of Health and Care Professionals as a Dietitian.
• Eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada; ongoing professional development expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate medical nutrition therapy for hospital-based or facility-based patients.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding nutritional requirements and meal planning.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and food service teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics

Dietetic internship completion

BC licensure as Dietitian

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.23 - $53.96

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

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.