Clinical Dietitian - (217495)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Victoria, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Dietitian to oversee medical nutritional therapy for patients. Responsibilities include planning and implementing nutrition programs and counseling patients and families on nutritional needs. A Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition and current licensure are required for application. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in dietetics/nutrition.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Current licensure in BC as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families on nutritional requirements.

Skills

Effective work relationships

Coordination and liaison

Work organization and prioritization

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Dietetic internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Membership with Dietitians of Canada

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.