Clinical Dietitian | Nutritional & Eating Disorder

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health authority is seeking a part-time Nutritional & Eating Disorder Dietitian at Royal Inland Hospital. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, providing nutrition care and support for individuals with eating disorders. Responsibilities include clinical nutrition management and serving as a resource for healthcare providers. Applicants should have a degree in nutrition, relevant experience, and registration as a Registered Dietitian. Competitive hourly pay of $40.75 to $50.87 is offered.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• Completion of an accredited hospital-based dietetic internship program.
• Two years' experience in clinical dietetics including nutritional counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care and support.
• Serve as a clinical resource for fellow dietitians.
• Plan and implement nutritional care based on guidelines.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Knowledge of eating disorder theory

Clinical dietetics

Working with youth

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Registered Dietitian registration

Accredited dietetic internship

Job description

Position Summary

Joining Royal Inland Hospital, the Nutritional & Eating Disorder Dietitian becomes an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing comprehensive nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents, and groups in alignment with established policies, standards, and procedures. In this role, the Dietitian applies advanced clinical techniques in nutrition management, specializing in the treatment of nutritional and eating disorders as well as weight preoccupation across diverse client populations.

The Dietitian also serves as a clinical resource for fellow dietitians and other community health care providers, offering expertise, guidance, and ongoing support. Additional responsibilities include delivering in‑services and educational sessions on nutrition and eating disorders to staff, students, physicians, and community agencies. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care based on current practice guidelines, as well as instructing and counseling clients and their families on nutritional requirements, clinical diet regimens, and effective food planning and preparation.

This is a part‑time relief position available until September 2, 2027, or until the incumbent returns. The scheduled shifts run from Tuesday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00.

Earn $40.75 to $50.87 per hour.

What we offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work‑life balance

About the hospital

RIH stands as a prominent tertiary hospital serving the interior region of B.C. Renowned for its comprehensive medical services and commitment to excellence, RIH offers a wide range of specialized care, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity services, cancer care, and mental health support. With its state‑of‑the‑art facilities, skilled healthcare professionals, and dedication to patient‑centered care, the hospital provides clients with access to high‑quality healthcare close to home. As a vital hub for medical innovation, research, and education in the region, the RIH continues to play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness in the communities it serves.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Knowledge of eating disorder theory, available programs and services, their interrelationships and their function in delivering care in the community.
• Two (2) years experience in clinical dietetics including recent related experience in nutritional counseling and eating disorders, working with youth, and in adult education.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.