Clinical Dietitian | Home Health

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation allowance

Vacation 4 weeks

Benefits for you and dependents

Pension plan

Education and development

Mentorship programs

Unionized role

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Penticton is seeking a permanent full-time Registered Dietitian for the Home Health team. The role supports nutrition care for individuals and groups, with travel across the South Okanagan to Summerland, Osoyoos and Princeton.

Typical hours are 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday, with a recruitment incentive up to $15,000 and relocation considerations. The Dietitian will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide nutrition assessment, planning, counseling and

Qualifications

• RD credential and licensure eligibility.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and nutrition care planning preferred.
• Ability to work within policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and support to patients, residents and groups.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, care planning and charting.
• Offer counseling and education programs to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams for optimal nutrition outcomes.
• Contribute to nutrition guidelines, research and quality improvement.
• Liaise with food service staff on patient care and menu development.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

We have a permanent full-time Registered Dietitian opening in our Home Health team in the sunny south Okanagan. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. This position requires Restricted Activities A and C, or a willingness to obtain with employer support. Based primarily from the Penticton Health Centre, this position also requires travel within the local area, including but not limited to Summerland, Osoyoos and Princeton. Travel may be in a fleet vehicle, or a personal vehicle on mileage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About The Position

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.

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

We live where people come to vacation! With one of the best year-round climates in Canada, Penticton is easy to enjoy with two beautiful lakes, beaches, acres of parks, and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton's population is approximately 33,000 and offers small-town charm conveniently located for restaurants, local markets, festivals, concerts and ski areas.