Clinical Dietitian | Renal Program

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationopport

Employer paid vacation-MedicalServices

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Interior Health Authority is seeking a Permanent Full Time Clinical Dietitian for the Renal Program at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. The role includes serving the Renal Unit and Community Dialysis Units with travel to Northshore Kamloops, Vernon and Williams Lake as needed.

You will apply clinical nutrition techniques, perform nutritional assessments, care planning and charting, and provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Clinical dietitian providing nutrition assessment, care planning, and monitoring.
• Counseling and education programs for patients and families.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize renal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional services including assessment, care planning, and monitoring.
• Counsel and educate patients; participate in guideline development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support regional renal care services.

Skills

Clinical Dietitian

Renal Care

Nutritional Assessment

Counseling

Care Planning

Job description

We are seeking a Permanent Full Time Clinical Dietitian | Renal Program at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.

Days of work: Monday to Friday, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

The Hemodialysis Dietitian position is located out of the Royal Inland Hospital Renal Unit. This position also services the Community Dialysis Unit (CDU) on the Northshore of Kamloops 2 days/month, Vernon CDU every 3-4 months, and the Williams Lake CDU every 3-4 months. Please note that travel is required.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.

What We Offer

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

What will you work on?

Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutritional services through: nutritional 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 the community with in the health service area. The Dietitian provides input on Regional and Provincial Renal Care Services by participating in the development of nutritional practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the program.

Where are we located?

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months. The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.