Clinical Dietitian | Acute Care & Outpatient Oncology

Interior Health; Trail; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Education opportunities

Vacation-MSP

Insurance premiums

Extended health and dental

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Trail, BC is seeking a Permanent Part Time Clinical Dietitian to support Acute Care and Outpatient Oncology at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.

The role covers 0.3 FTE to outpatient oncology and 0.4 FTE to acute care, with days Monday to Wednesday and alternating Thursdays, 08:00 to 16:00 or 08:30 to 16:30. You will assess nutrition needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Nutrition care provided following established policies and standards.
• Nutrition assessment, care planning and monitoring.
• Counseling and education within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and support to patients and groups.
• Develop nutrition care plans and document progress.
• Coordinate with food service and menus for patient care.
• Support practice guideline development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Care Planning

Nutrition Counseling

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

We are seeking a Permanent Part Time Clinical Dietitian | Acute Care & Outpatient Oncology at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC.

Days of work: Monday to Wednesday, alternating Thursdays, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00, 08:30 to 16:30

This position covers Trail Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital acute care and outpatient oncology. Approximately 0.3 FTE is allocated to outpatient oncology and 0.4 FTE allocated to acute care. Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition is an asset.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation-Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.

What will you work on?

The Dietitian is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups according to established policies, standards and procedures.

Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutrition services through: nutrition assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs; consults and communicates with the multidisciplinary care teams; acts as a resource to other health professionals and communities within Interior Health.

The Dietitian provides input to the Professional Practice Leader by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program.

The Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/resident care issues and menu development.

Where are we located?

Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.

With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call home.