Dietitian, Home Health

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centred care model, the vision and values of the organization, the Home Health Dietitian works independently and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team in client’s homes or in the ambulatory care setting to advocate, develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regime(s). Develops and supports food security education and guidance to clients. Acts as a consultant to staff, community agencies and stakeholders to provide consistent, reliable, evidence based nutrition related information. Acts as a resource person to combat malnutrition in community settings by implementing, evaluating and sustaining community based intervention programs.

Requirements

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Restricted Activity A & C is required to practice.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Local area travel requires use of personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines with regards to nutrition requirements for practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Knowledge of enteral nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise new evidence and apply findings to practice.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology and the ability to initiate, perform and implement research activities.
• 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, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate client/patient/group education classes.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events particularly working alone in clients home.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and to think critically.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to work areas.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized documentation system.

Nice To Haves

• Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regime(s).
• Develop and support food security education and guidance to clients.
• Act as a consultant to staff, community agencies and stakeholders to provide consistent, reliable, evidence based nutrition related information.
• Act as a resource person to combat malnutrition in community settings by implementing, evaluating and sustaining community based intervention programs.
• Assess client responses to care plan, and respond appropriately.
• Plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
• Teach, provide presentations and effectively consult both one on one and in a group setting to students, colleagues and other health professionals.
• Provide leadership and work direction.
• Apply professional knowledge and skills while working independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Work effectively with culturally diverse, marginalized populations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level