Clinical Dietitian

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutritional therapy for patients. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care, while collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have a degree in dietetics, relevant experience, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years recent relevant experience in a medical/surgical care setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients on nutritional requirements.
• Provides recommendations to the medical team on nutrition support.

Skills

Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Completion of an accredited dietetic internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

Job description

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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 shared responsibility. The position requires continuous improvement in quality and safety across all aspects.

Job Description

Reports to the Coordinator, Nutrition Services; plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to established guidelines. Manages nutrition care for patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Instructs and counsels patients and families on nutritional requirements, regimes, and food planning. Provides recommendations to the medical team on nutrition support, including enteral vs. parenteral nutrition, composition, and supplementation. Contributes to developing nutrition practice guidelines, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian, including Restricted Activity A & B.
• Two (2) years recent relevant experience in a medical/surgical care setting.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from ASPEN or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition, feeding tube access, and delivery methods.
• Ability to interpret and recommend nutritional interventions.
• Knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and ability to coordinate activities.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational skills to manage workload and priorities.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Knowledge of clinical theory, practice, and standards for nutritional care.
• Ability to assess and respond to clients with multi-system nutritional problems.
• Research methodology knowledge.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.

Link to Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD568.pdf

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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