Clinical Dietitian - (217496)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their team in Campbell River. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and evaluating nutritional care for patients, advising on dietary needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, a recognized dietetic internship, and registration as a Dietitian in BC, along with related experience. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety within the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university.
• Completion of a recognized dietetic internship.
• Registration with the current licensure as a Dietitian in BC.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding nutritional requirements.
• Coordinate activities with healthcare staff and community agencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Coordination

Organizational skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and 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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager Food Services - North Island, the Clinical Dietitian plans, implements, and evaluates nutritional care for hospital-based and/or community-based patients according to guidelines established by the Nutrition Services Department and/or Community Health Programs. Duties and responsibilities include instructing and counseling patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, clinical diet regimes, and food planning and preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university. Completion of a Dietitians of Canada recognized dietetic internship. Registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian required. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DOC). Two (2) years recent related experience as a practicing Registered Dietitian.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.
• Ability to coordinate activities and maintain liaison among medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1765.pdf