Dietitian, Nutrition - BC Children’s Hospital

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Dietitian, where you will play a vital role in improving patient health through personalized nutrition care. This position involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored nutritional goals, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes. You will be at the forefront of implementing evidence-based practices while addressing the unique needs of diverse populations, including Indigenous communities. If you are passionate about nutrition and committed to fostering inclusivity and cultural safety in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health issues and anti-racism practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Monitor and adjust nutrition care plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient-Centered Care

Cultural Competency

Nutrition Education

Clinical Dietetics

Evidence-Based Guidelines

Education

Dietetic Internship Program

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian, Nutrition

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What You’ll Do

• Conduct nutrition screening and assessment of patients/clients/residents utilizing established standards and guidelines, perform physical nutrition assessments such as subjective global assessment, and identify and obtain relevant data.
• Develop and implement patient/client/resident-centred nutritional goals and care plans, based on assessment and utilizing appropriate standards as set by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, and incorporating individual patient/client/resident’s needs e.g. cultural, religious, learning, social, and economic factors. Provide recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities to health care team regarding nutrition support regime (oral and/or enteral).
• Monitor patients/clients/residents to determine if the nutrition care plan is meeting the established nutritional goals such as promotion of optimal health, growth and development. Consult with the patient/client/resident, families and/or caregivers, the physician, and other health care team members regarding the patient/client/resident’s response to the nutrition care plan and adjusts diet orders and nutrition support regime as required.
• Document nutrition assessments, care plans and recommendations at each stage of the nutrition care process according to established format, policy, timelines and legal requirements in the health care record and/or via reports. Maintain and update patient/client/resident files and/or databases according to discipline and program guidelines. Complete and maintain appropriate records for activities including workload statistics as required.
• Attend interprofessional rounds or patient/client/resident care conferences to provide input regarding patients’/clients’/residents’ nutritional status, response to the nutrition care plan, recommended modifications to the plan, and discharge planning needs.
• Provide education, nutrition counselling and follow-up to individuals or groups of patients/clients/residents, families and/or caregivers associated with the hospitals’ clinics or programs, including assessing their ongoing nutritional needs, reviewing and revising nutritional goals, facilitating changes and providing nutrition information as required. Services are also provided to registered patients/clients/residents by telephone, e-mail, outreach or telehealth as requested.
• Participate in the development, implementation and revision of evidence-based nutrition management guidelines, protocols, education material, and education sessions for assigned patient/client/resident population using methods such as reviewing literature. Participate on committees, identify community and other relevant resources and provide written recommendations as requested.
• Ensure implementation of nutrition care plans by communicating food tolerances/preferences and diet information to designated food service staff. Liaise with food services provider regarding patient/client/resident food service related concerns in assigned area as necessary. Provide input into menu planning, diet writing guidelines and diet criteria based on the requirements of the patient/client/resident population.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program, or equivalent education, training and experience as approved by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC with Restricted Activity A.
• Eligible for registration with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC with Restricted Activity B and C.
• One year recent related experience working with the designated patient/client/resident population in the relevant clinical services area within BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study (continued in next message).

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic racism within colonial health care structures, with demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring the perspectives of equity-deserving groups. Commit to ongoing education on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, as well as BIPOC experiences and world views, ensuring care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism, and Indigenous Cultural Safety, along with understanding foundational legislative documents and commitments.

Skills & Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a patient/client/resident/family-centred care model for the designated population.
• Knowledge of standards of practice by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Understanding of normal nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of nutrition management principles for acute and chronic diseases relevant to the population.
• Understanding of enteral nutrition and pediatric feeding practices, including breastfeeding promotion.
• Ability to plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Commitment to personal learning about Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, sharing learning experiences to inspire peers.
• Foundational knowledge of social determinants of health and legislative commitments related to Indigenous health and anti-racism.