Clinical Dietitian 2 - Long Term Care Services

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will coordinate nutrition services for residents with varying needs and participate in interdisciplinary care teams. Candidates must have current Dietitian registration in BC and two years of clinical experience. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive health benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in community or long term care settings required.
• Knowledge of dysphagia and enteral nutrition is essential.
• Ability to assess and address diverse nutrition problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of clinical nutrition services to residents.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide nutritional assessment and education to residents.

Skills

Clinical dietetic theory knowledge

Culturally safe care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Two years clinical dietetic experience

Tools

Nutrition-related computer applications

Job description

Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75/Hr. - CAD $50.87/Hr.

Come work as a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join the team at Banfield Pavilions in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Dietitian with VCH you will:

• Coordinate the delivery of clinical nutrition services to a resident population with varying physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Participate as member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development and evaluation of specified nutrition care plans for residents.
• Apply knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, develop and evaluate nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Provide recommendations based on assessment and medical conditions regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regimes.
• Prepare progress notes and reports in Resident’s Health Record.
• Provide counselling and education to residents that facilitate optimal nutrition intake and support health maintenance.
• Monitor the resident’s nutritional status and the delivery of nutrition services to ensure nutritious meals are available to the residents in a timely and appropriate manner and recommend improvements in food delivery.
• Review menus and make recommendations for improvement to the Food Services Manager or designate based on the Lower Mainland Nutrition Standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Restricted Activity A is required to practice.
• Two (2) years’ clinical dietetic experience in a community care or long term care setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Long Term Care and gerontological nutrition.
• Knowledge of dysphagia and related nutritional issues related to disability/degenerative diseases.
• Knowledge of enteral nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to assess residents with diverse nutrition problems.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and think critically.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical direction to non-professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach residents and families.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practice guidelines and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and coordinate work assignments.
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing various word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition-related computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to employment equity and invites applications from all qualified applicants.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.