Dietitian - Kidney Care Clinic

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Dietitian for the Kidney Care Clinic (KCC) to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will assess and plan nutrition care for renal patients, develop guidelines, and participate in quality improvement.

The position requires BC dietitian licensure, a bachelor's in nutrition and dietetics, internship, and renal nutrition experience. This temporary full-time role starts Oct 19, 2026 and ends Apr 26, 2028, with bi-weekly hours and CRC clearance

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program or equivalent acceptable to the facility.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian.
• Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC).
• Two years recent hospital dietetic experience in general acute care medicine required, with minimum 1-year renal experience; or Board certification in renal nutrition by the ADA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad spectrum of nutrition services to Kidney Care Clinic clients within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional goals and care plans.
• Develop nutritional practice guidelines and procedures for provincial renal programs and health authority.
• Initiate practice-based research in collaboration with the health care team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Renal nutrition

Adult education

Critical thinking

Organization

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Dietetic Internship Program graduate

Current licensure as a Dietitian in BC

Eligible for DC membership

Job description

Dietitian - Kidney Care Clinic - (235904)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1633

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.23 - $53.96

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 19 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 26 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority

(Island Health) 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.

Reports to Manager, Chronic Disease Management & Nutrition Therapy Services, . Within a multi-disciplinary team, provides a broad spectrum of nutrition services to clients of the Kidney Care Clinic (KCC). Applies extensive knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional goals and care plans of this client population. Utilizes specialized knowledge, training and skills to plan, test and implement quality improvement according to the Chronic Care Model (CCM) and Institute of Medicine (IOM) quality dimensions. Participates in the development of nutritional practice guidelines and procedures for the health authority and provincial renal programs. Initiates practice-based research projects in collaboration with the health care team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program or an equivalent acceptable to the facility

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

Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC)

Two years recent hospital dietetic experience in general acute care medicine required, with minimum 1-year renal experience; or Board certification in renal nutrition by the American Dietetic Association or equivalent certification

Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in renal care

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and their familes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assess patients with multi-system nutritional problems.
• Broad knowledge of renal failure nutrition management and principles of adult education.
• Ability to organize work and set priorities.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer and software.
• Ability to adapt program as new practice guidelines are established.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.