Dietitian, Home Health/Primary and Community Care/Urgent Primary Care Centre - White Rock

Fraser Health

7d ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
White Rock

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You must have a Dietetics degree, a relevant internship or graduate study, 2 years' experience, and a BC Driver's License. Strong assessment, communication, and program evaluation skills are essential.
You will assess client nutrition needs, provide education, collaborate with healthcare teams, maintain records, and develop nutrition programs while ensuring clients access community resources.

Requirements

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics plus completion of a community nutrition or dietetics internship in an accredited program or one year graduate study in nutrition and dietetics.
Two years of recent related experience in a community or related setting.
Current membership with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and eligibility for membership with the College of Dietitians of Canada.
Valid BC Driver's Licence.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide care through therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
Knowledge of clinical practice specific to community-based nutrition care for adults.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to promote client-focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
Ability to independently manage and prioritize clients with diverse cultures and preferences.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to conduct needs assessment and to plan, implement and evaluate nutrition education programs.

Responsibilities

Provides nutritional assessment and education to Home Health and/or Primary & Community Care clients/families. This may include home visits to housebound clients and in-reach and/or outreach services.
Provides consultation to staff regarding clients who have high risk nutritional needs.
Develops a comprehensive shared patient/client plan, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, primary care provided, client and/or family, other healthcare providers and/or referring clinics; facilitates and supports the transition of the client care plan to the referring source, primary/community care provider and/or community agencies.
Discusses clinical findings with client/family, in collaboration with the interprofessional team to develop action plans and set goals directed at clinical needs, self-management, self-care and improved health related quality of life; accesses system information and resources to review client data such as medical history, progress notes, consultation reports, lab reports, and incorporates findings into the care plan; plans, organizes and establishes priorities by using resources effectively and efficiently; responds to unanticipated events and/or changing client or service assignment needs, as needed.
Assesses learning needs and plans, implements and evaluates nutrition education programs which will address needs of Home Health and/or Primary & Community Care staff and clients.
Provides health counseling to clients/families including education, self-management, self-monitoring and wellness/health promotion/prevention through a combination of clinic, telephone or home visits; collaborates with the other healthcare professionals in the clinics, community programs and services to facilitate the follow of information through a variety of settings within the primary & community care network.
Maintains clinical records such as intake screens, patient/client assessments, clinical interventions, treatment formulations, care plans and progress notes; maintains statistical information on patient/client in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures.
Maintains nutrition resources for staff by reviewing, interpreting and evaluating professional literature and a variety of media publications.
Develops innovative methods of disseminating nutrition information to staff in a variety of settings.
Liaises with nutrition staff from other agencies to ensure that complex nutrition needs of clients are appropriate and can be safely carried out by Home Health and/or Primary & Community Care staff or caregivers in community settings.
Liaises and refers clients/families and staff to appropriate community resources.
Collaborates with other members of the Home Health and/or Primary & Community Care team to provide orientation and information to new staff.
Participates in research activities regarding nutrition and nutrition-related issues in the community setting as required.
Maintains professional practice growth, knowledge and expertise to reflect current standards of practice by reviewing relevant literature, attending educational workshops and in-services, consulting and networking with other health care professionals.
Performs other related job duties as required.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Dietitian position?

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75 - $50.87 per hour.

Is there a signing bonus available for this role?

Yes, you may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $15,000.

What type of employment is being offered for this position?

This position is for a Part-Time Dietitian.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in White Rock, British Columbia.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive employer-paid benefits, immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan, an 87% maternity top-up, and a 50% subsidy on Translink passes.

What are the main responsibilities of this Dietitian position?

Responsibilities include providing nutritional assessments and education, consulting with staff, developing comprehensive care plans, assessing learning needs, and maintaining clinical records.

What qualifications are required for this Dietitian role?

A Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, completion of a community nutrition or dietetics internship, two years of related experience, and current membership with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia are required.

Is a valid BC Driver's License necessary for this position?

Yes, a valid BC Driver's License is required.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Skills needed include the ability to conduct assessments, communicate effectively, promote client-focused care, manage diverse clients, and evaluate nutrition education programs.

How does this position fit into the community care framework?

The Dietitian provides consultation and nutrition education to Home Health and/or Primary & Community Care clients and collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure clients receive the most current, research-based nutrition information and programs.

Fraser Health

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10,001+

Employees

2001

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Mission & Purpose

Located in British Columbia, Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authorities that operates 12 hospitals (including Level 1 and 3 Trauma Centres), the province’s first state-of-the-art outpatient centre and other facilities. Serving over two (2) million British Columbians in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, our team of over 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.