DIETITIAN, PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health; British Columbia; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Résumé du poste

Northern Health is seeking a registered Dietitian to join our Primary Care department. You will work with interprofessional teams to create and implement care plans, centered on the person and family goals within the Primary Care Home model.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up, using evidence-informed practice to achieve meaningful outcomes in physician practices, homes, and communities.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics and an accredited internship.
• Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience in a health care setting.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care.
• Deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home.
• Conduct clinical assessments, planning, interventions, and follow-up.
• Apply evidence-informed practice to improve outcomes.

Connaissances

Dietetics

Teaching

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Management

Formation

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Accredited dietetic internship

CHCPBC registration

Outils

Meditech

Windows programs

Description du poste

Position Summary

Are you a registered Dietitian looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in accordance with Northern Health’s vision for an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Health Care, the Primary Care Dietitian works collaboratively with interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care and deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home. The Dietitian practices in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

The Dietitian provides competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities, and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to achieve effective outcomes related to their participation in valued activities. Through clinical assessment, treatment planning, recommended interventions, and follow up, the Dietitian contributes to the fulfillment of the overall plan of care developed by the interprofessional team and informed by the person’s personal goals for care.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Tu/Wed/Th then Tu/Wed (rotates), 08:30 to 16:30, Rotating

Qualfications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
• Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs such as: Diabetes Education, Nutrition Support, and Kidney and Chronic Disease Management Programs.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interprofessional team using, oral written and computer communication and practicing culture safety. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate use of data analysis and reporting tools.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, and participates in professional development of self and others
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Community:

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.