Dietitian

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Pension

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking a Dietitian to apply evidence-based renal nutrition expertise in Community Dialysis Units. The role involves collaborating with patients, families and care teams to support recovery and quality of life for those with chronic kidney disease.

It is a 0.6 FTE position with in-person coverage at North Shore and East Vancouver Dialysis Units. You will contribute to education, quality improvement and research while practicing person-centred, team-based care in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Dietetic internship from a Dietitians of Canada accredited program.
• Two years' recent experience in medical/acute care with renal exposure.
• Current full registration as a Dietitian with CHCPBC.

Responsibilities

• ComprehensiveNutrition assessment, care planning, and documentation per professional standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care plan implementation and updates.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff; mentor learners.
• Support quality improvement, develop guidelines, and assist with research activities.

Skills

Renal nutrition

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Education & mentorship

Research & QA

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Policy & legislation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Dietetic internship

CHCPBC registration

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.23/Hr. - CAD $53.96/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required.

In this role, you’ll apply evidence-based clinical nutrition expertise at our Community Dialysis Units, working closely with patients, families, and care teams to support recovery, wellness, and quality of life for those living with chronic kidney disease. This is an opportunity to practice person-centred, collaborative care while contributing to education, quality improvement, and research in a leading health care environment.

This is a 0.6 FTE position, working three days per week. The successful candidate will provide in-person coverage two days per week at the North Shore Dialysis Unit and one day per week at the East Vancouver Dialysis Unit

What responsibilities will include

• Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment & Care Planning Assess patients’ nutritional status and risk, and design, implement, evaluate, and document individualized nutrition care plans in accordance with professional standards. You’ll collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care plans are effectively implemented and adapted as clinical needs evolve.
• Patient, Family & Team Collaboration Work as an active member of interdisciplinary teams by participating in rounds and care conferences, contributing to discharge planning, and counseling patients and families on nutrition-related issues such as diet modification and lifestyle changes.
• Education, Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing Provide nutrition education to patients, families, staff, students, and dietetic interns through one-on-one counseling, in-services, and presentations. You’ll support learner development while staying current with emerging best practices in renal nutrition through ongoing professional education and literature review.
• Quality Improvement, Research & Professional Practice Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by helping develop and evaluate clinical guidelines, tools, and educational materials. You’ll support research activities within departmental resources and assist with workload reporting, documentation, and the maintenance of nutrition-related equipment and supplies.

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from a recognized University.
• Dietetic internship from a Dietitians of Canada accredited program.
• Two (2) years' recent experience working with patients/residents in a medical/acute care setting with renal experience.
• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced clinical skills in the renal area and demonstrated ability to apply advanced skills to practice.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to communicate with, and to deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, including the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to initiate and implement research activities.
• Ability to plan and provide guidance to students.
• Ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations to colleagues and other health professionals.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Competitive salary $43.23 - $53.96 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital
• and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Your day to day

• Evaluates nutritional status/risk of patients/residents including complex cases, and develops/prescribes, implements, evaluates (initial and ongoing), and documents an appropriate nutritional care plan; liaises with food service staff regarding patient food services related concerns in the renal area.
• Instructs and/or counsels patients/residents and family members in nutritional issues such as diet modifications and lifestyle changes.
• Determines, refers and/or liaises with community based nutritional resources as required to ensure that patient/resident care issues are addressed.
• Contributes to an inter-disciplinary approach to patient/resident care and program related issues by attending ward rounds and team conferences to exchange information related to patient/residents care and discharge planning.
• Completes required patient/resident documentation, forms and reports and documents workload statistics.
• Acts as a resource person in the renal area for other dietitians and health care professionals, by providing support for handling complex cases within PHC, the Provincial Referral Centre and other outreach programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities by initiating, planning, developing, and evaluating quality improvement activities/nutrition interventions/programs including audit tools, written procedures, standards and clinical guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Services and relevant clinical programs.
• Identifies nutrition related patient educational needs for the renal area; initiates, prepares and presents educational programs and materials in collaboration with departmental and other team members.
• Assists the Professional Practice Leader with the practicum for students and dietetic interns by identifying learning objectives and enabling activities, and providing clinical education and supervision in the renal area.

Who we are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care, its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health, and its meaningful engagement in the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.