Clinic Dietitian - Acute Care
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75/Hr. - CAD $50.87/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver and Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care with VCH you will:
- Assess patients for optimal nutrition support utilizing advanced clinical nutrition knowledge.
- Provide recommendations to the medical team regarding route of nutrition support, i.e. enteral vs. parenteral, and composition of most appropriate nutrition support and vitamin and mineral supplementation, based on the current practice guidelines and best practices.
- Develop nutrition support regimes and monitors clients on a regular basis for continued appropriateness, tolerance, and safety.
- Provide education sessions related to nutrition support for health care professional including students and interns from all professions and acts as a clinical resource for dietitians, students, and other health care professionals.
- Initiate the development and participates in nutrition-related research projects.
- Participate in the development of nutrition-related policies, procedures, and guidelines for designated areas.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a medical/surgical care ... plus Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Registered with Restricted Activity A and C for designing therapeutic diets that are administered through enteral means and registered with Restricted Activity B for designing therapeutic diets that are administered through parenteral means as set out in the College Bylaws.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.
- Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition, feeding tube access and delivery methods.
- Knowledge of the metabolic basis of nutritional care.
- Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Knowledge of assessing clients with multi-system nutritional problems.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to ... (full list of abilities as in posting).
Closing Statement
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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. ...
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
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Clinic Dietitian - Acute Care
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75/Hr. - CAD $50.87/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver and Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care with VCH you will:
- Assess patients for optimal nutrition support utilizing advanced clinical nutrition knowledge.
- Provide recommendations to the medical team regarding route of nutrition support, i.e. enteral vs. parenteral, and composition of most appropriate nutrition support and vitamin and mineral supplementation, based on the current practice guidelines and best practices.
- Develop nutrition support regimes and monitors clients on a regular basis for continued appropriateness, tolerance, and safety.
- Provide education sessions related to nutrition support for health care professional including students and interns from all professions and acts as a clinical resource for dietitians, students, and other health care professionals.
- Initiate the development and participates in nutrition-related research projects.
- Participate in the development of nutrition-related policies, procedures, and guidelines for designated areas.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a medical/surgical care ... plus Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Registered with Restricted Activity A and C for designing therapeutic diets that are administered through enteral means and registered with Restricted Activity B for designing therapeutic diets that are administered through parenteral means as set out in the College Bylaws.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.
- Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition, feeding tube access and delivery methods.
- Knowledge of the metabolic basis of nutritional care.
- Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Knowledge of assessing clients with multi-system nutritional problems.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to client/family priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care plan, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to ... (full list of abilities as in posting).
Closing Statement
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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. ...
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
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/