Clinical Dietitian - (214359)

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to work in an acute care environment. Responsibilities include supporting patient-focused care by integrating nutrition management and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary health care team. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor degree in Food and Nutrition and have current licensure as a Dietitian.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from an accredited university program.
• Completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship.
• Current licensure in a practicing category as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Support patient focused care by integrating clinical nutrition management.
• Work in an acute care environment with a multidisciplinary team.
• Improve quality and safety as part of patient care.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Communicate effectively

Work independently

Deal effectively with others

Foster and promote good public relations

Keyboard

Operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Bachelor degree in Food and Nutrition

Completion of an accredited clinical/general dietetic internship

Job description

Responsibilities

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Working in an acute 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

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. Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.

• Organize and prioritize work.
• 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.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1566.pdf