Community Dietitian

Vancouver Coastal Health•Squamish, BC

2d•CA$43 - CA$54•Hybrid

About The Position

Working within the context of a client and family centered care model, and the visions/values of Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore Coast Garibaldi service delivery area, the Community Dietitian in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team and taking a population health approach, plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates nutrition programs directed towards health promotion and disease prevention.

Requirements

Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
Graduate of Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
Two years’ recent related clinical experience in pediatric and community nutrition or equivalent education, training and experience as approved by the College of Dietitians of BC.
Local area travel requires use of personal vehicle.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues relevant to pediatric and community health.
Working knowledge of nutrition education principles, methods and delivery techniques for clients/parents of various cultural, educational and financial backgrounds.
Considerable knowledge of community resources and available services.
Working knowledge of client-centred care.
Working knowledge of facilitation and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and in collaborating for community interaction.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing caseload in a complex environment.
Computer literacy specifically with Windows applications and social media tools.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates nutrition programs directed towards health promotion and disease prevention.
Instruct clients, parents, families, caregivers and other health care professionals regarding nutrition issues and related topics.
Prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to work.
Independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing caseload in a complex environment.