Clinical Dietitian 1

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

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 G.F. Strong in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client 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 client care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client 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, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate client/patient/group education classes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/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 the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details