Clinical Dietitian - (217498)

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

Job summary

An organization focused on quality and patient safety seeks a Dietitian in Courtenay to plan and evaluate medical nutritional therapy for patients. The successful candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree, complete an accredited internship, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding nutritional requirements and food preparation.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

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