Coordinator, Nutrition Services (222157)
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Chronic Disease Management and Nutrition Therapy Services the Coordinator Nutrition Services coordinates clinical nutrition services by performing duties such as supervising and coordinating work activities of dietitians and designated staff. Provides nutrition support mentorship to site dietitians and students and ensures department standards are maintained for patients on nutrition support throughout assigned facilities. The Coordinator provides practice leadership coordination of nutrition education activities supports quality improvement initiatives assists with establishing goals objectives policies and procedures of the department. Provides clinical nutrition care to assigned inpatients and/or outpatients.
Supports and facilitates the preceptorships of dietetic students in the Island Health Dietetic Practicum Program. Supports and facilitates clinical research projects in nutrition as required.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Bachelors Degree from a recognized university with a major in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent. Completion of a dietetic internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada. Current registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian.
Post graduate education in Nutrition Support. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician designation from the American Society of Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).
Eligible for membership in Dietitians of Canada. Minimum two years recent related experience in clinical dietetics in acute care facilities. Minimum two years recent related experience in an administrative or supervisory three years recent related dietetic experience encompassing a broad base of dietetic practice including acute care and nutrition support and may also include Food Service Administration Community Nutrition Long Term Care Dietetic Internship and program planning or an equivalent combination of dietetic experience.
Experience working with dietetic interns is an asset.
Valid BC drivers license.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families members of the medical team departmental employees and representatives of outside agencies.
- Ability to coordinate activities and liaise with medical and nursing staff patients and the food service provider.
- Ability to organize workload set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Self-directed.
- Ability to plan implement organize prioritize and problem-solve.
- Confidently able to use computers including Microsoft Office (Outlook Word and PowerPoint).
- Ability to find creative solutions to problems and to develop alternate strategies to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to apply a level of decision making which involves exercising judgment in complex and diverse situations; planning and implementing major initiatives which have organizational or practice implications.
- Ability to use a problem-solving approach which includes formulation and testing of ideas/solutions drawn from limited data and speculation/hypothesis.
- Ability to function in a multiplicity of roles that are complex and diverse in terms of job responsibilities (e.g. education program support and development).
Requirements
Required Experience:
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
