Clinical Dietitian 2

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75/Hr. - CAD $50.87/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join the Home Support team at Bella Coola Medical Clinic in Bella Coola, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Dietitian with VCH you will:

• Work in a team-based environment to provide clinical dietetic services to clients/patients and designated care programs/clinics through the assessment, planning, implementing and outcome evaluation of nutritional goals and care plans.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Registration with Restricted Activities A and C for designing, dispensing and/or administering therapeutic diets through enteral means as set out in the College Bylaws.
• Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a medical/surgical care setting.
• Valid BC drivers license. Travel requires use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Broad knowledge of enteral nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and to think critically.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply the applicable legislation in a variety of situations.
• Ability to enforce regulatory provisions.
• Ability to secure facts through investigation and inspection while adhering to the principles of administrative law and natural justice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others; including the ability to work in a team and client-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of the potential nutritional needs of adults, youths, and children attending licensed care facilities such as therapeutic and texture modified diets and ability to evaluate clinical nutrition practice.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software.

Closing Statement

Hybrid work schedules may be available (including both on-site & remote) as applicable (with existing VCH policies and collective agreement requirements). The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.