Clinical Dietitian

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Clinical Dietitian to enhance patient care through expert nutrition management. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to promote health and safety standards while ensuring quality patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, along with a dietetic internship, and will be licensed to practice in BC. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of patients and fostering a supportive healthcare environment that values safety and quality in all aspects of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical internship.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-focused care through clinical nutrition management.
• Integrate and coordinate food and nutrition policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Public Relations

Keyboard Skills

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic internship

Tools

Computer

Job description

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.

Working in an acute care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.

Skills And Abilities

1. Organize and prioritize work.
2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
3. Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
4. Deal effectively with others.
5. Foster and promote good public relations.
6. Keyboard.
7. Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
8. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1566.pdf