Dietitian Specialist

Job Summary
Are you a registered Dietitian looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Dietitian to join our team at Northern Health.

As a Primary Care Dietitian, you will work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to develop and deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home. You will practice in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement plans of care for patients with complex nutrition needs
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families on healthy eating and nutrition
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate care and services

Requirements:
• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
• Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare environment

What We Offer:
• Comprehensive benefit packages
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

How to Apply:
• Please upload your resume and cover letter to our website
• Ensure you include your registration number and any supporting documents for this position

Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
• Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare environment

Skills and Abilities:
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve and make decisions effectively
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, and establish priorities
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of care
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills and ability to operate related equipment

About Northern Health:
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

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