Clinical Dietitian - 206569
Clinical Dietitian - 206569
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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 hospitalbased and/or communitybased 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 Experience
Bachelors 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 Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families members of the multidisciplinary 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 position
- Ability to operate related equipment
Requirements
Employment Type
Gig
