Clinical Dietitian
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Part-time
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In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
PHSA has a responsibility to deliver care to individuals in the provincial correctional system, and a responsibility to ensure that programs and services are free of Indigenous-specific racism. BCMHSUS is committed to the eradication of Indigenous-specific racism, embedding Indigenous Cultural safety and humility, and improving Indigenous health and wellness for those we serve.
The Clinical Dietitian provides guidance in the planning and implementation of quality dietary and nutrition services for the designated program area. Develops and implements client-centered nutritional care plans. Conducts nutrition assessments; screens clients for nutritional intake and risk. Monitors/evaluates the clients’ degree of compliance and progress and revises the nutrition care plan as appropriate. Provides dietary consultation to food service staff; develops therapeutic menus and menu planning, sets up systems, processes and procedures to enable the efficient delivery, distribution and procurement of all nutritional products, linens, equipment and supplies. Provides nutritional policy, practice and nutritional consultation; contributes to multi-disciplinary planning on health promotion and prevention. Provides education and counselling to clients; conducts presentations nutrition, participates in the development of instructional resources for client teaching and prepares journal/publication reviews.
Duties/Accountabilities
Education, Training and Experience
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
PHSA has a responsibility to deliver care to individuals in the provincial correctional system, and a responsibility to ensure that programs and services are free of Indigenous-specific racism. BCMHSUS is committed to the eradication of Indigenous-specific racism, embedding Indigenous Cultural safety and humility, and improving Indigenous health and wellness for those we serve.
The Clinical Dietitian provides guidance in the planning and implementation of quality dietary and nutrition services for the designated program area. Develops and implements client-centered nutritional care plans. Conducts nutrition assessments; screens clients for nutritional intake and risk. Monitors/evaluates the clients’ degree of compliance and progress and revises the nutrition care plan as appropriate. Provides dietary consultation to food service staff; develops therapeutic menus and menu planning, sets up systems, processes and procedures to enable the efficient delivery, distribution and procurement of all nutritional products, linens, equipment and supplies. Provides nutritional policy, practice and nutritional consultation; contributes to multi-disciplinary planning on health promotion and prevention. Provides education and counselling to clients; conducts presentations nutrition, participates in the development of instructional resources for client teaching and prepares journal/publication reviews.
Duties/Accountabilities
- Provides dietary guidance in the planning and implementation of quality dietary and nutrition services at the designated program area; evaluates services and liaises with key ipartners in the achievement of goals and objectives. Ensures dietary services are carried out in accordance with Canadian Standards and applicable food handling protocols.
- Develops and implements client-centered nutritional care plans, including for clients who have been fasting. Conducts nutrition assessments; screens clients for nutritional intake and risk using a diet history. Provides recommendations based on assessment and treatment modality for nutrition regime, including eligibility for dietary supplements, and prescribes modified diets.
- Monitors/evaluates the clients’ degree of compliance and progress to provide data regarding the overall effectiveness of the interventions carried out and revises the nutrition care plan as appropriate. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in rounds, patient care conferences and program meetings as required.
- Provides nutritional policy, practice and nutritional consultation; contributes to multi-disciplinary planning on health promotion and prevention. Provides leadership in assessing nutrition needs, resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs, and enabling access to culturally appropriate food.
- Provides education and counselling to clients; conducts presentations nutrition, participates in the development of instructional resources for client teaching and prepares journal/publication reviews. Interprets current scientific information and Federal/Provincial food and nutrition guidelines to others.
- Maintains contact/exchanges information with physicians, other health professionals and members of community agencies involved in intervention program for clients with chronic, complex health care needs.
- Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies and prepares/maintains statistical data, correspondence, reports and other documentation, as required. Completes Annual Reports on Food Security programs and initiatives.
- Participates in in-services, inter-disciplinary care conferences and team meetings, and collegially shares information, demonstrates and/or provides guidance on nutrition clinical/health related tasks.
- Demonstrates expertise and provides leadership in nutrition practice; reviews literature in nutrition/food security management, consults with community experts, evaluates clinical practice and referral systems, developing new and/or revised standards/guidelines.
- Maintains standards of practice and professional competence through in-service and other educational means as required by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Contributes to the field through conducting applied research, composing articles, reviewing colleague’s resources, developing and reviewing new nutrition resources.
- Participates in clinical research projects and surveys; identifies current trends in nutrition/food security management literature and collaborates with team members to assess current research relevant to nutrition/food security management.
- Provides an ongoing commitment to client services and continuous improvement to ensure enhanced client services and the most effective delivery of services. Sets measurable goals and objectives and reviews programs to ensure achievement within established time frames.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited university.
- Two (2) years recent, related clinical experience.
- Completion of a Dietetic Internship accredited by the Dietitians of Canada.
- Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
- Local area travel requires use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Commitment to developing knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA, 2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
- Knowledge of nutrition issues relevant to clients who are medically compromised in conjunction with mental health issues and a concurrent issue such as substance use, developmental disabilities, and behavioural issues.
- Knowledge of nutrition education principles, methods and delivery techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately
- Knowledge of community resources and available services.
- Knowledge of group facilitation skills and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Food Security issues and possible strategies to enhance Food Security initiatives for facilities and marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and in collaborating for community interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload.
- Computer literacy specifically with Windows applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Responsibilities
Develop and monitor client-centered nutrition care plans, conduct nutrition assessments, prescribe modified diets, and provide education and counseling to clients. Guide dietary services and food security initiatives, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, evaluate programs, maintain records, and contribute to research and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, an accredited dietetic internship, current full registration as a dietitian in British Columbia, and two years of recent related clinical experience. Applicants must have a valid British Columbia driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel, along with clinical nutrition knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutritional Care Planning
- Clinical Dietetics
- Therapeutic Menu Planning
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Food Security
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Client Assessment and Monitoring
- Program Evaluation
- Research and Literature Review
- Communication
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Workload Planning and Prioritization
- Cultural Safety and Humility
- Windows Applications
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Clinical Dietitian
- Dietetics
- Nutrition
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutritional Care Plans
- Diet History
- Therapeutic Diets
- Dietary Supplements
- Food Service
- Menu Planning
- Food Handling Protocols
- Food Security
- Nutrition Education
- Client Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Health Promotion
- Program Evaluation
- Applied Research
- Clinical Research
- Canadian Standards
- Federal and Provincial Nutrition Guidelines
- Cultural Safety
- Indigenous Health and Wellness
- Dietetic Internship
- College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Windows Applications
- Valid BC Driver's License