Dietitian Nutrition Specialist

About Fraser Health

We are a leading healthcare organization serving over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Our team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers is dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients, families, and communities.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our team at Chilliwack General Hospital. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing dietetic practice in accordance with patient/client needs consistent with established departmental standards, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines appropriate nutrition intervention through physician/health team referral or risk screening for the assigned patient population;
• Assesses the patient/client's current status and determines the goals of medical/nutritional therapy by reviewing charts, interviewing patients or family, or through discussion with the interdisciplinary team;
• Develops and implements a patient/client care plan based on information received from multiple sources which may include the patients' chart, the patient, family, or interdisciplinary team; documents care plan according to departmental standards;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention through patient/client observation, reviewing biochemical parameters, and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; makes care plan adjustments as required;
• Contributes to the Dietetic Internship Program by providing educational support and constructive evaluation in the assigned area(s), as required by site and program needs;
• Acts as a resource in the area of medical/nutritional interventions to the interdisciplinary team, allied health care professionals, students, and the community;
• Participates in the continuous improvement of clinical practice guidelines for the department;
• Communicates nutrition care plan to all areas of the Food & Nutrition Services;
• Supports departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification;
• Participates in department initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts, and nutrition audits;
• Liaises between patient care areas and the department;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We require a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Nutrition from an approved educational institution and successful completion of an approved dietetic internship program. Current registration in the College of Dietitians of British Columbia is also necessary.

Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $40.75 - $50.87 per hour, based on location and experience.