Clinical Dietitian | Home Health

Interior Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Dietitian in the vibrant city of Vernon, BC. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential nutrition care and support to patients and communities. You'll engage in nutrition assessments, care planning, and education programs while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for moving expenses

Reimbursement of professional fees

4 weeks vacation

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Employee wellness services

Employer-matched pension contributions

Education and development opportunities

Unionized role stability

Qualifications

• Completion of a dietetic internship program is essential.
• Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and support to patients and residents.
• Participate in developing nutrition practice guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition Assessment

Counseling

Care Planning

Education

Accredited Dietetic Internship

Full Registration as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

Position Summary
We have a permanent part-time (0.6fte) Clinical Dietitian opening in Vernon, B.C. This position works Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 08:00-16:00, and works as part of a small team of registered dietitians supporting acute care. Restricted Activity A, along with experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition is considered an asset, or a willingness to work towards this with employer support.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement of eligible professional fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee wellness & family assistance services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the position:

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

About us:

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged 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.

About this location

The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.

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