Clinical Dietitian - Visiting Specialist Clinic - Term Part Time

External Yukon Hospital Careers; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nutrition care provider for its Ambulatory Care Program. This part-time position offers an opportunity to deliver essential nutrition services to patients, residents, and clients, ensuring their dietary needs are met according to established standards. The role emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a background in dietetics, possess critical thinking abilities, and be capable of mentoring interns. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on community health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or equivalent required.
• Completion of a dietetic internship program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care to patients as per established policies.
• Assess and deliver clinical nutrition care in a timely manner.

Skills

Chronic disease management principles

Oral and written communication skills

Clinical dietetics experience

Clinical nutrition care delivery

Behavioral change advising

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Nutrition and lifestyle instruction

Counseling for eating disorders

Mentoring dietetic interns

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer and Microsoft Office skills

Workload organization

Cross-cultural awareness

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Completion of dietetic internship program

Registration with provincial dietetic regulatory body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerized patient information system

Job description

Term Part Time Position - (0.5 FTE)

June 16, 2025 - July 31, 2026

This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $45.62 - $60.93

(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager of the Ambulatory Care Program, this position is responsible for providing nutrition care to Yukon Hospital Corporations’ (YHC) patients, residents and clients as per established policies and procedures.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of chronic disease management principles;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Six (6) months experience in clinical dietetics (seen as an asset);
• Ability to assess, plan, organize and deliver clinical nutrition care to patients, residents and clients in a timely manner;
• Ability to assess and advise patients, residents or clients on required behavioral changes as they relate to diet and nutrition;
• Ability to assess, plan, organize and monitor Enteral Nutrition and Parenteral Nutrition;
• Ability to instruct patients/residents/clients, families and groups in nutrition and lifestyle modifications for therapeutic nutrition and management of disease conditions;
• Knowledge and/or experience in counselling eating disorders and pediatric nutrition (seen as asset)
• Ability to mentor and evaluate dietetic interns (seen as an asset);
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and to think critically;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team;
• Ability to effectively use computers and Microsoft Office software applications including a computerized patient information system;
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Ability to work in both English and French (seen as an asset).

The successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics or equivalent; Completion of a dietetic internship program; Registration with a provincial dietetic regulatory body including Restricted Activity A (Compound or dispense therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through enteral means) and Restricted Activity B (design therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through parenteral means) if applicable; An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

Closing Date: 4.00 PM May 16, 2025