Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $40.75 - $50.87 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Dec. 4 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager Food Services - North Island, the Clinical Dietitian plans, implements, and evaluates nutritional care for hospital-based and/or community-based patients according to guidelines established by the Nutrition Services Department and/or Community Health Programs. Duties and responsibilities include instructing and counseling patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, clinical diet regimes, and food planning and preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBachelor's degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university. Completion of a Dietitians of Canada recognized dietetic internship. Registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian required. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DOC). Two (2) years recent related experience as a practicing Registered Dietitian.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.Ability to coordinate activities and maintain liaison among medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.Ability to organize workload and set priorities.Physical ability to perform the duties of the positionAbility to operate related equipment Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1765.pdf Additional information for applicants Restricted activities may be required. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA