Clinical Dietitian | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their dynamic team at Royal Inland Hospital. This role involves delivering expert nutrition services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. With a focus on evidence-based practices, the Clinical Dietitian will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support menu planning for optimal nutrition. This position offers flexibility with casual employment opportunities and a chance to grow within the organization, making it an exciting pathway for those passionate about nutrition and patient care.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian with clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert nutrition care and support to patients and residents.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and food service teams.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Care Planning

Goal Setting

Personalized Counseling

Educational Programs

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Accredited hospital-based dietetic internship

Full registration as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

Position Summary
Joining us at Royal Inland Hospital, you’ll have a key role in the healthcare team providing nutrition services and support to individuals, patients, residents, and groups. This position provides acute care services and has the possibility to expand to cover long-term care and outpatient nutrition.

Earn $40.75 to $50.87 per hour.

What we offer:

1. Employee & Family Assistance Program
2. Employer paid training/education opportunities
3. Employer paid vacation
4. Employer paid insurance premiums
5. Extended health & dental coverage
6. Municipal Pension Plan
7. Work-life balance

About the job:
A Clinical Dietitian delivers expert nutrition care and support following established policies and standards. Using evidence-based clinical techniques, the Clinical Dietitian provides a range of services, including nutrition assessments, care planning, goal setting, and ongoing monitoring. They also offer personalized counseling, educational programs, and consultations while working closely with other healthcare professionals. In addition to direct patient care, the Clinical Dietitian has a vital role in advancing nutrition practice by contributing to the development of guidelines, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives. They also serve as a valuable resource to staff and communities within Interior Health. Additionally, the Clinical Dietitian collaborates with food service teams, advising on patient/resident care and menu planning to ensure optimal nutritional support.

Casual Employment Opportunities:
Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internally posted openings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent or temporary part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into a rewarding, long-term career. Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00.

Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
2. Successful completion of an accredited hospital-based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
3. Full registration as a Registered Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
4. One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred.
5. Valid BC Driver’s License.

Apply today!