Clinical Dietitian - (220343)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is looking for a Dietitian to deliver medical nutritional therapy in healthcare settings. The successful candidate will plan and evaluate nutritional care plans and counsel patients on nutritional requirements. A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, licensure in British Columbia, and experience in the field are required. This position focuses on improving patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in dietetics or nutrition.
• Current licensure as a Dietitian in British Columbia is required.
• Experience as a practicing Dietitian is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate medical nutritional therapy.
• Instruct and counsel patients about nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with medical staff and food service departments.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to coordinate activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Completion of a 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.