Dietitian I, Nutrition

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

Dietitian I, Nutrition

BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC


What you’ll do

Conduct nutrition screening and assessment of patients/clients/residents utilizing established standards and guidelines, perform physical nutrition assessments such as subjective global assessment, and identify and obtain relevant data. Develop and implement patient/client/resident-centred nutritional goals and care plans, based on assessment and utilizing appropriate standards as set by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, and incorporating individual patient/client/resident’s needs cultural, religious, learning, social, and economic factors. Provide recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities to health care team regarding nutrition support regime (oral and/or enteral). Monitor patients/clients/residents to determine if the nutrition care plan is meeting the established nutritional goals such as promotion of optimal health, growth and development. Consult with the patient/client/resident, families and/or caregivers, the physician, and other health care team members regarding the patient/client/resident’s response to the nutrition care plan and adjusts diet orders and nutrition support regime as required. Document nutrition assessments, care plans and recommendations at each stage of the nutrition care process according to established format, policy, timelines and legal requirements in the health care record and/or via reports. Maintain and update patient/client/resident files and/or databases according to discipline and program guidelines. Complete and maintain appropriate records for activities including workload statistics as required. Attend interprofessional rounds or patient/client/resident care conferences to provide input regarding patients’/clients’/residents’ nutritional status, response to the nutrition care plan, recommended modifications to the plan, and discharge planning needs. Provide education, nutrition counselling and follow-up to individuals or groups of patients/clients/residents, families and/or caregivers associated with the hospitals’ clinics or programs, including assessing their ongoing nutritional needs, reviewing and revising nutritional goals, facilitating changes and providing nutrition information as required. Service are also provided to registered patients/clients/residents by telephone, e-mail, outreach or telehealth as requested. Participate in the development, implementation and revision of evidence based nutrition management guidelines, protocols, education material, and education sessions for assigned patient/client/resident population using methods such as reviewing literature. Participate on committees, identify community and other relevant resources and provide written recommendations as requested. Ensure implementation of nutrition care plans by communicating food tolerances/preferences and diet information to designated food service staff. Liaise with food services provider regarding patient/client/resident food service related concerns in assigned area as necessary. Provide input into menu planning, diet writing guidelines and diet criteria based on the requirements of the patient/client/resident population.

What you bring

Qualifications 

Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC). Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program, or equivalent education, training and experience as approved by the College of Dietitians of BC. Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia with Restricted Activity A. Eligible for registration with College of Dietitians of British Columbia with Restricted Activity B and C. One year recent related experience working with the designated patient/client/resident population in the relevant clinical services area within BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Broad knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a patient/client/resident/family centered model of care for designated patient/client/resident population. Broad knowledge of the standards of practice established by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. Broad knowledge of normal nutrition and health promotion/disease prevention strategies to improve the health of designated patient/client/resident population. Broad knowledge of nutrition management principles for acute and chronic disease states and clinical conditions relating to the designated patient/client/resident population. Broad knowledge of enteral nutrition as appropriate for designated patient/client/resident population. Broad knowledge of pediatric feeding, including normal infant feeding practices and breast feeding promotion. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and monitor nutrition care plans. Broad knowledge of research process and methodology. Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do

 (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: 

PHSA, BCW and BCCH is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (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.

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