Clinical Dietitian - (217495)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Dietitian at a healthcare authority in Victoria, Canada. The role involves planning and evaluating nutritional therapy for patients, counseling families, and ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a degree in Dietetics and current licensure as a Dietitian, with preferred experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian.
• Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding nutritional requirements.
• Coordinates activities with medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Completion of 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 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD564.pdf