Clinical Dietitian - (221358)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide nutritional therapy for patients. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition, complete an accredited internship, and hold current licensure. Responsibilities include counseling patients and collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal dietary care. This role emphasizes ongoing professional development and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship mandatory.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional therapy for patients.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families about nutritional needs.
• Coordinate activities with medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish relationships

Organizational skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Completion of accredited dietetic internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Links: jd.viha.ca/JD564.pdf