Come work as a Clinical Dietitian 2 - Acute Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a registered Dietitian to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Dietitian 2 - Acute Care with VCH you will:

• Assess patients for optimal nutrition support utilizing advanced clinical nutrition knowledge.
• Provide recommendations to the medical team regarding route of nutrition support, i.e. enteral vs. parenteral, and composition of most appropriate nutrition support and vitamin and mineral supplementation, based on the current practice guidelines and best practices.
• Develop nutrition support regimes and monitors clients on a regular basis for continued appropriateness, tolerance and safety.
• Provide education sessions related to nutrition support for health care professional including students and interns from all professions and act as a clinical resource for dietitians, students and other health care professionals.
• Initiate the development and participates in nutrition-related research projects.
• Participate in the development of nutrition-related policies, procedures and guidelines for designated areas.

Education & Experience

• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
• Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a medical/surgical care setting plus Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Meets additional qualifications as defined in Restricted Activity B for designing, dispensing and/or administering therapeutic diets through parenteral means as set out in the College Bylaws.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.
• Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition, feeding tube access and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of the metabolic basis of nutritional care.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and Dietitians of Canada.
• Knowledge of assessing clients with multi-system nutritional problems.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal with conflict situations, and problem-solve and to think critically.
• Demonstrated ability to teach.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols, manuals and practice guidelines within a program.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

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.  Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.