Clinical Dietitian

Island Health

  • Courtenay, BC Comox, BC
  • Stage
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Close DateLocationComox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time08:30-16:30Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$40.75 - $50.87Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateAug. 7 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.Reports to Coordinator, Nutrition Services; plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to guidelines established by Nutrition Services. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, nutritional regimes, and food planning and preparation.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred. Evidence of ongoing professional development.Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients and their families, members of the medical team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.
  • Ability to coordinate activities and liaison with medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.
  • Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision.

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