Clinical Dietitian

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on patient-centered care, where you will utilize your expertise in food and nutrition management to enhance patient outcomes. You will work in an acute care setting, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of practice. If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to improving patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

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 in an acute care environment.
• Integrate and apply food and clinical nutrition management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Public Relations

Keyboard Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Current Licensure as Dietitian

Membership Eligibility in Dietitians of Canada

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program.
• 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.
• Eligibility for membership in the Dietitians of Canada.
• Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Keyboard skills.
• Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1566.pdf