OUTPATIENT CLINICAL DIETITIAN, DIABETES EDUCATION CLINIC

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a progressive healthcare team as an Outpatient Clinical Dietitian in Prince George, BC, where you'll provide expert nutrition counseling in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Dietitian.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nutrition or dietetics.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes nutrition counseling.
• Instruct outpatients and their families on nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on meal plan regimes.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Interpersonal skills

Educational instruction

Education

Registered Dietitian

Relevant degree in nutrition or dietetics

Job description

OUTPATIENT CLINICAL DIETITIAN, DIABETES EDUCATION CLINIC

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Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Dietitian looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Outpatient Clinical Dietitian-Diabetes Education Clinic department.

Under the general direction of the Diabetes Nurse Educator, provides diabetes nutrition counseling to referred outpatients according to the guidelines established by the Diabetes Education Clinic and the Northern Health Authority. Instructs outpatients and their families/supports concerning nutritional requirements, food planning and preparation for diabetes management. Maintains liaison with medical, nursing and other health care workers concerning nutritional requirements and clinical diabetes meal plan regimes.

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
  
  

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
  
  

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
  
  

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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