Clinical Dietitian 1

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Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 40.750 to 50.870 per hour

Job Description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75/Hr. - CAD $50.87/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian to support the team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Work under the general supervision of another Dietitian and provide clinical dietetic services to clients and patient care programs through the assessment, planning, implementing and outcome evaluation of nutritional goals and care plans.
Provide recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regime.
Collaborate with members of the health care team and participate in practice-based research projects.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
Restricted Activities A and/or C may be required.
Valid BC Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 Dietitians of British Columbia.
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.

Closing Statement

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high-quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research. We are an organization fully committed to supporting healthy lives in healthy communities with the robust resources of more than 27,000 staff, 3,200 medical staff, 13 hospitals, 55 long-term care and assisted living sites, a number of urgent primary care centres, and 17 community health centres.