Diabetes Dietitian - Multi-Site Impact & Education

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River, Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian for the Diabetes Program to provide nutrition care for clients with diabetes across two sites: Campbell River and Comox Valley. The role involves nutrition assessment, planning, counseling, and education in accordance with program standards.

Responsibilities include insulin dose adjustment, development of guidelines, and sharing knowledge with peers, new staff and students.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certificate or completion within 3 years of hire.
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care following established policies, standards and procedures.
• Apply advanced clinical techniques such as insulin dose adjustment.
• Educate and counsel patients/clients and share skills with staff and students.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Physical ability

Education

CDBC registration

CDE Certificate or within 3 years

Two years of recent experience

Diabetes Educator Certificate Program (Michener)

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian for the Diabetes Program to provide nutrition care for clients with diabetes across two sites: Campbell River and Comox Valley. The role involves nutrition assessment, planning, counseling, and education in accordance with program standards.

Responsibilities include insulin dose adjustment, development of guidelines, and sharing knowledge with peers, new staff and students.