Clinical Dietitian 2 Metabolic

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian 2 - Metabolic
Work Site: Adult Metabolic Disease Clinic - Vancouver, BC
Status: Temporary Part Time - 0.6 FTE
Start Date: January 2023 until July 2024
Salary: $35.65 - $44.56 per hour
Hours:

0830-1630

Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays
Reference#: 174014-mki

Come work as a Clinical Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a registered Dietitian to join the Adult Metabolic Disease Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Dietitian with VCH you will:

  • Be responsible for the delivery of clinical dietetic services to clients affiliated with the Adult Metabolic Disease Clinic within British Columbia and the Yukon.
  • With minimal supervision, apply extensive knowledge, skill and advanced clinical experience to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition goals and care plans for clients with inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Provide clinical advice to other dietitians and health care professionals throughout the province regarding questions and issues related to the nutritional management of adults with metabolic disorders.
  • Participate in program development and ongoing continuous planning and assessment of treatment protocols and policies for the specialized area.
  • Initiate and participate in practice-based research projects in collaboration with the health care team.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience
  • Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC) and registered with Restricted Activities A and B.
  • Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience plus additional course work or training required in the area of biochemistry or metabolic disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge & Abilities
  • Broad knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of metabolic disorders and biochemical pathways.
  • Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and Dietitians of Canada.
  • Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
  • Broad knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both verbally and in writing), and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols, manuals and practice guidelines within a program.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, problem-solve, and to think critically.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and provide effective consultation.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • 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, and spreadsheet 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.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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
Diversity, equity, 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 2022.

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

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2087360
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    $35.65 - 44.56 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned