Clinical Dietitian | Diabetes Educator

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Permanent Part Time Clinical Dietitian in Kamloops, B.C. This role focuses on delivering nutritional support and education for clients with diabetes, working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Ideal applicants will have the relevant educational background and clinical experience, particularly in diabetes management, ensuring a positive impact on patient health outcomes.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Current registration with CHCPBC.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and support to clients with diabetes.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and intervention strategies.
• Educate patients and collaborate with the health care team.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Client goal setting

Counseling

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Completion of an accredited dietetic internship

Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) Competency or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

Position Summary
We are seeking a Permanent Part Time (0.73 FTE) Clinical Dietitian| Diabetes Education Program Insulin Dose Adjustment/Certified Diabetes Educator in Kamloops, B.C.
Days of work: Tues-Thurs & every other Monday
Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

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

About the position

The Clinical Dietitian | Diabetes Education Program Insulin Dose Adjustment/Certified Diabetes Educator is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutritional care and support to clients living with all types of diabetes in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures.

Utilizing and applying advanced knowledge and experience in relevant clinical techniques (through Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) competency and/or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) qualifications) and in collaboration with the health care team, the Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional services through: nutritional assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, client goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs for patients/clients; orientation, guidance, and sharing of collegial information or demonstration of equipment or work processes to others including peers, new staff, and students in accordance with professional standards and program objectives.

Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.
This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.
The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

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Qualfications
• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) [formerly College of Dietitian of British Columbia (CDBC)].
• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience including one (1) year working with Diabetes clients in a health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training suitable to the facility or program is required.
• Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) Competency, or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or completion of the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program from Michener Institute.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as required.