Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Diabetes team at Vancouver General Hostpial in Vancouvder, BC! Apply now to join the team! Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Works within a self-directed work team and provides nutrition care services to clients of the Diabetes Centre (DC). Utilizes advanced clinical techniques in the area of diabetes management and nutritional/diabetes counselling to individuals and client groups. Acts as a clinical resource for dietitians and other health care providers in the hospital and other facilities/agencies. Provides information to internal/external sources on nutritional management/practice via consultations, in-services and presentations. Develops nutritional related guidelines, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, modifies/establishes procedures/standards for the DC. Collaborates with members of the health care team to initiate practice-based research projects.

Requirements

• Registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC)
• Two (2) years’ recent, related hospital experience in a diabetes clinical setting
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Broad knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of assessing clients with multi-system nutritional problems.
• Broad knowledge of diabetes management and principles of education.
• Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and Dietitians of Canada.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both verbally and in writing), and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, problem-solve, and to think critically.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practice guidelines within a program.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients with chronic disease.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care services to clients of the Diabetes Centre (DC).
• Utilizes advanced clinical techniques in the area of diabetes management and nutritional/diabetes counselling to individuals and client groups.
• Acts as a clinical resource for dietitians and other health care providers in the hospital and other facilities/agencies.
• Provides information to internal/external sources on nutritional management/practice via consultations, in-services and presentations.
• Develops nutritional related guidelines, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, modifies/establishes procedures/standards for the DC.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to initiate practice-based research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed