Clinical Dietitian - #194455
Island Health
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Port Alberni, BC
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working without general supervision in an acute rehabilitation care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. One (1) year experience as a practicing Dietitian.
Skills And Abilities
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1568.pdf
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working without general supervision in an acute rehabilitation care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. One (1) year experience as a practicing Dietitian.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Work independently without general supervision.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Deal effectively with others.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Keyboard.
- Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1568.pdf
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