Clinical Dietitian | General Medical and Cardiac

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation-Medical Plans

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Relief Part Time Clinical Dietitian to support Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This role provides cross-coverage across the hospital with days Tue-Fri, 08:00 to 16:00.

It is a relief position until February 1, 2028 or until the incumbent returns.

Qualifications

• Provide nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups according to established policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition assessment and care planning for patients, residents and groups.
• Counseling and education programs for nutrition care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition care.
• Contribute to nutrition guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Advise food service on patient care and menu development.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Counseling

Education programs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor of Dietetics

Job description

We are seeking a Relief Part Time Clinical Dietitian | General Medical and Cardiac at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.

This position provides cross-coverage across Royal Inland Hospital.

Days of work: Tuesday to Friday, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

This is a relief position until February 1, 2028 or the return of incumbent.

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

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?

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.