Urgent Primary Care Centre

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

About The Position

The Dietitian provides consultation and nutrition education to Home Health, Primary and Community Care, and/or Urgent Primary Care Centre clients and staff. The role researches, prepares, and provides related resource materials, and collaborates with the care team to ensure access to current, research-based nutrition programs and information. The position supports services in Langley, British Columbia, and may include clinic, telephone, in-reach, outreach, and home visits for housebound clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, plus completion of a community nutrition or dietetics internship in an accredited program, or one year of graduate study in nutrition and dietetics.
Two years of recent related experience in a community or related setting.
Current membership with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Eligibility for membership with the College of Dietitians of Canada.
Valid British Columbia driver's licence.
Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide care through therapeutic interventions.
Ability to integrate and evaluate relevant data from multiple sources to solve problems effectively.
Knowledge of clinical practice specific to community-based nutrition care for adults.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to promote client-focused care with sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
Ability to independently manage and prioritize clients with diverse cultures and preferences.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to assess needs and plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition education programs.

Responsibilities

Provide nutritional assessments and education to clients and families, including home visits where needed.
Consult with staff about clients with high-risk nutritional needs.
Develop comprehensive shared care plans with clients, families, primary care providers, the interprofessional team, other healthcare providers, and referring clinics; support transitions of care plans to appropriate providers and agencies.
Discuss clinical findings with clients and families and collaborate on action plans and goals for clinical needs, self-management, self-care, and improved health-related quality of life.
Review client information, including medical histories, progress notes, consultation reports, and laboratory reports, and incorporate relevant findings into care plans.
Plan and prioritize work, use resources effectively, and respond to changing client or service needs.
Assess learning needs and plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition education programs for staff and clients.
Provide health counseling and education to clients and families, including self-management, self-monitoring, wellness, health promotion, and prevention.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals in clinics and community programs to support information flow across primary and community care settings.
Maintain clinical records and statistical information in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures.
Review and evaluate professional literature and media publications to maintain nutrition resources for staff.
Develop innovative ways to disseminate nutrition information to staff in different settings.
Liaise with nutrition staff from other agencies to ensure clients’ complex nutrition needs can be safely addressed by community staff or caregivers.
Refer clients, families, and staff to appropriate community resources.
Help orient new staff and provide them with information in collaboration with the care team.
Participate in research activities related to nutrition and community nutrition issues as required.
Maintain professional knowledge and expertise through literature review, educational workshops, in-services, consultation, and networking.
Perform other related duties as required.