Clinical Dietitian 1 at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

50.87

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Dietetic Theory, Patient and Family Centred Care, Assessment, Planning, Implementing, Outcome Evaluation, Nutritional Goals, Care Plans, Oral Nutrition Support, Enteral Nutrition Support, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Practice-based Research, Patient Education, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details 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 Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre and the Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team! As a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work in a team based environment and provides clinical dietetic services to 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. About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days. The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include: Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor About the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) The Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital is a 14-bed short stay unit focused on clients who require short term, intensive treatment to return to their community, with length of stay being approximately three days. At PAU, Nurses support patients with their physical and mental health needs as well as day-to-day activities. The PAU team endeavors to provide a safe place that promotes acute psychiatric stabilization for patients in a comforting, caring and holistic environment. Qualifications Education & Experience Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Restricted Activities A and/or C, as required. Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required. 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 Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). 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.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 Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian will provide clinical dietetic services across patient care programs by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional goals and care plans. This includes providing recommendations for oral and/or enteral nutrition support and collaborating with the healthcare team on research projects.