Clinical Dietitian - South Okanagan General Hospital

Canadian Nutrition Society/Société Canadienne de Nutrition (CNS/SCN); North Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join their team. This exciting role involves providing nutrition services in acute care, home health, and chronic disease management. You will engage in nutrition assessments, care planning, and education programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care through nutrition.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Extended health & dental coverage

Defined-benefit Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, care planning, and counseling services.
• Liaise with food service staff on patient care issues.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Assessment

Care Planning

Counseling

Education Programs

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Accredited dietetic internship program

Tools

Nutrition Practice Guidelines

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Job description

Clinical Dietitian - South Okanagan General Hospital

We are seeking a Permanent Full Time Clinical Dietitian at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, BC.

This position encompasses acute care, home health, and chronic disease management within Oliver and Osoyoos. The Dietitian works Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00. Restricted Activity A is required for this position to design, compound, or dispense therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through enteral means.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation-Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Defined-benefit Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

What will you work on?
Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutrition services through: nutrition assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs; consults and communicates with the multidisciplinary care teams; acts as a resource to other health professionals and communities within Interior Health. The Dietitian provides input to the Professional Practice Leader or designate by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program. The Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/client/resident care issues and menu development.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited hospital-based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) [formerly College of Dietitian of British Columbia (CDBC)].
• One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Restricted Activity A required.

Comments

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