Clinical Dietitian | Diabetes Education Program

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public health authority as a Clinical Dietitian in Kamloops, focusing on diabetes education. You'll provide essential nutritional support, collaborate with healthcare teams, and help develop regional care guidelines while enjoying a range of benefits, including competitive pay and generous vacation.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Generous relocation assistance

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to set client goals.
• Lead educational programs for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and support to individuals living with diabetes.
• Travel to various locations for patient education.
• Mentor peers and contribute to diabetes care guidelines.

Skills

Nutrition

Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Certified Diabetes Educator

Job description

Join our multidisciplinary healthcare team as a Clinical Dietitian in the Diabetes Education Program, where you’ll have a key role in providing nutritional care and support to individuals living with diabetes.

Days of work are Tuesdays to Thursdays, and three Fridays per month and every fourth Monday. Please note that travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the employer’s requirements. You are required to hold a valid driver’s license and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and / or be assigned a fleet vehicle.

What we offer :

Applicable positions may be eligible for relocation allowance.

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education and development opportunities

About the position :

Primarily based with the Integrated Primary Care Centre as Diabetes Educator in Kamloops at Thompson Park Mall Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Working at the Vascular Improvement Program at Royal Inland Hospital on Thursdays. Travelling Diabetes Educator to Clearwater and Barrier every four weeks on Monday and Tuesday.

You’ll apply advanced knowledge and clinical techniques, including Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) competency and / or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) qualifications, to deliver expert nutrition services. As a Clinical Dietitian, your responsibilities will include conducting nutritional assessments, developing and documenting care plans, and providing personalized interventions. You’ll collaborate with healthcare providers to set client goals, monitor progress, and lead educational programs for patients. Additionally, you'll support and mentor peers, new staff, and students, sharing knowledge and demonstrating best practices. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of regional, provincial, and local diabetes care guidelines, participate in research, and engage in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance the program’s impact and effectiveness.

About us :

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality dietetic care, we invite you to apply and join our team.