Clinical Dietitian — Primary Care & Community Health

Northern Health; Houston; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered dietitian to join its Specialized Services team in a person- and family-centered care model. You will work within interprofessional teams to develop care plans and deliver health services through primary care connections, in settings ranging from physician practices to homes and community facilities.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up, with focus on delivering safe, ethical care in line

Qualifications

• Must have a Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program (or equivalent).
• Registrant in BC College of Health and Care Professionals.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience in health care setting.
• Experience with Diabetes Education, Nutrition Support, Kidney and Chronic Disease Management programs.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned, evidence-informed nutrition care in physician practices, homes, facilities and communities.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Assess, treat, and follow up with individuals and families to achieve optimal health goals.
• Utilize Meditech and other systems to document care and outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Physical ability

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Accredited dietetic internship

Registrant of CHCP British Columbia

Two years clinical nutrition experience

Tools

Meditech

Windows-based programs

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a registered dietitian to join its Specialized Services team in a person- and family-centered care model. You will work within interprofessional teams to develop care plans and deliver health services through primary care connections, in settings ranging from physician practices to homes and community facilities.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up, with focus on delivering safe, ethical care in line