Clinical Dietitian | Home Health

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a permanent full-time Registered Dietitian for their Home Health team in Penticton. The role includes providing nutrition care and support, working Monday to Friday. Candidates must have a Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and successful completion of an accredited internship. This position offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Enjoy the beautiful climate and great lifestyle offered in Penticton.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid benefits and services

Employer-matched contributions to pension plan

Education and development opportunities

Mentorship programs for new graduates

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program.
• Full registration as a Registered Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and support to patients and residents.
• Utilize clinical techniques for nutrition assessment and care planning.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Advise food service staff on patient care issues and menu development.

Skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Nutrition assessment

Counseling and education programs

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program

Full registration as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

Position Summary

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. 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

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career. Including generous employer paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits.

• 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.

Qualfications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• 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.