Clinical Dietitian - (217500)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to enhance patient care in Port Alberni. This role involves working independently in a multidisciplinary team to manage clinical nutrition and food services, ensuring compliance with established standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Food and Nutrition, relevant experience, and the ability to communicate effectively within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with major in Food and Nutrition.
• Current licensure as a Dietitian in British Columbia.
• One year of experience as a practicing Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-focused care through food and clinical nutrition management.
• Work independently in an acute rehabilitation care environment.
• Coordinate and promote food and clinical nutrition practices in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working without general supervision in an acute rehabilitation care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. One (1) year experience as a practicing Dietitian.

Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Work independently without general supervision.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Keyboard.
• Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1568.pdf