Dietitian - Primary Care

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A DIETICIAN WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Dietitian to join the Primary Care team in Richmond Continuing Health Services in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience in community nutrition or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Restricted Activities A &/or C may be required and will be listed on the posting.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nutrition theory and practice within a patient/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 the determinants of health and health promotion and chronic disease management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of enteral nutrition.
• Working knowledge of community health agencies and available community resources.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct relevant assessments per established standards of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient/client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to plan/deliver/evaluate health education for individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, provide effective consultation and empower patients/clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationship with patients/clients, caregiver(s), co-workers and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective service in a variety of community settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized documentation system.
• Working knowledge of research and quality improvement process and methodology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  Cantonese and Mandarin is an asset.
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details