Dietitian, Bariatric Clinic

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dietitian for the Bariatric Clinic. The role involves providing nutrition services, patient assessment, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a degree in dietetics, relevant licensure, and experience in clinical settings. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in dietetics/nutrition required.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition services to clients referred to the Bariatric Clinic.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and provides nutrition counseling.
• Collaborates with the Bariatric Clinic Team and communicates client progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Assessment skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate degree in dietetics/nutrition

Completion of accredited dietetic internship

Current licensure as a Dietitian

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.75 - $50.87

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Jun. 16 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Director or designate, the Dietitian provides nutrition services to clients/patients referred to the Bariatric Clinic. Utilizing knowledge & clinical experience in the area of bariatric nutrition, the dietitian in collaboration with the Nurse Coordinator and the multidisciplinary team is responsible for client/patient selection into the program as well as to function as a clinical resource providing consultation and education to physicians, other health care professionals, other team members and clients/patients in matters relating to the continuum of bariatric nutritional care. Assesses, plans, implements and provides nutrition counseling, teaching, and follow up to selected clients/patients in accordance with standards for best practice in bariatric nutritional care. In collaboration with members of the bariatric team, the dietitian provides information, instruction, counseling, and support to identified stakeholders and clients/patients to ensure continuity of care. The dietitian collaborates with the Bariatric Clinic Team, communicates client/patient progress to Bariatric Clinic team, surgeon, family physician, and other care providers. Travel may be required to see patients at either site. Use of personal vehicle may be required on occasion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate degree from a recognized university in dietetics/nutrition.

Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian required.

Knowledge of bariatric surgical procedures, behavior change and weight management models,

2 years recent related experience in a combination of a clinical setting, experience in an outpatient care setting, inclusive of experience in a program development and/or education support role, and experience leading and participating in quantitative and qualitative research projects, or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including clients/patients and families, physicians, co-workers, other health care professionals, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to apply effective interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to assess learning needs, and apply the principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings
• Ability to effectively use computer programs such as Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.