Clinical Dietitian - (214654)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Victoria seeks a Dietitian to provide medical nutritional therapy for patients. The role involves planning and evaluating nutrition plans, counseling patients, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition required.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate medical nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on nutritional requirements.

Skills

Effective Work Relationships

Coordination

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

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 shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

This role reports to the Coordinator, Nutrition Services, and involves planning, implementing, and evaluating medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to established guidelines. The dietitian instructs and counsels patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, 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, their families, medical team members, departmental employees, and community agency representatives.
• Ability to coordinate activities and liaise with medical and nursing staff, patients, and the food service department or support agencies.
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities, and work independently.
• Proficiency in computer use and software applications.

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