Clinical Dietitian 1

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a patient and family centred care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team based environment and provides clinical dietetic services to patients and patient care programs through the assessment, planning, implementing and outcome evaluation of nutritional goals and care plans. Provides recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regime. Collaborates with members of the health care team and participates in practice-based research projects.

Requirements

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Demonstrated competency in designing, compounding, dispensing and administering enteral nutrition.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.
• Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Knowledge of enteral nutrition.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both verbally and in writing), and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, patients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate patient/patient/group education classes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to patient/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.
• 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 and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computerized patient information system.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants requiring competency development in designing, compounding, dispensing and administering enteral nutrition are strongly encouraged to disclose this information for appropriate support and mentorship upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical dietetic services to patients and patient care programs through the assessment, planning, implementing and outcome evaluation of nutritional goals and care plans.
• Provides recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regime.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team.
• Participates in practice-based research projects.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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