Clinical Dietitian - Transplant

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, works within a designated program’s self-directed work team, provides a broad spectrum of dietetic services to clients of the Solid Organ Transplant or Bone Marrow Transplant Programs. Applies extensive knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition goals and care plans for clients throughout all stages of the transplant process. In addition, utilizes advanced clinical techniques such as knowledge of transplant treatment modalities and principles of nutrition support. Participates in the development of dietetic practice guidelines and procedures for the hospital and provincial agencies. Initiates practice-based research projects in collaboration with the health care team. Acts as a resource person to other Dietitians and health care professionals regarding questions and issues related to the nutritional management of clients pre or post transplant.

Requirements

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) and registration with Restricted Activities A, B, and C.
• Demonstrated competency in designing, compounding, dispensing and administering enteral nutrition (formerly know as Restricted Activity A and C).
• Demonstrated competency in designing parenteral nutrition (formerly known as Restricted Activity B).
• Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a medical/surgical care setting plus a Nutrition Support Certification for Dietitians (CNSD) from the American Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, 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 the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• 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 teach and provide effective consultation.
• 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 a broad spectrum of dietetic services to clients of the Solid Organ Transplant or Bone Marrow Transplant Programs.
• Applies extensive knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition goals and care plans for clients throughout all stages of the transplant process.
• Utilizes advanced clinical techniques such as knowledge of transplant treatment modalities and principles of nutrition support.
• Participates in the development of dietetic practice guidelines and procedures for the hospital and provincial agencies.
• Initiates practice-based research projects in collaboration with the health care team.
• Acts as a resource person to other Dietitians and health care professionals regarding questions and issues related to the nutritional management of clients pre or post transplant.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed