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Clinical Dietitian | Acute Medical

Interior Health17 days ago
Kelowna, BC
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
Vacation starting at 4 weeks

About the role

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) full-time Registered Clinical Dietitian to join the team at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position is anticipated to run until the return of the current incumbent. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 covering the medical units, and requires Restricted Activities A, B and C.

What we offer:

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  • Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience

  • Reimbursement for eligible registration fees

  • Vacation starting at 4 weeks

  • Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents

  • Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan

  • Employer-paid education and development opportunities

  • Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the position:

The Dietitian is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups according to established policies, standards and procedures. Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutrition services through: nutrition assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs; consults and communicates with the multidisciplinary care teams; acts as a resource to other health professionals and communities within Interior Health. The Dietitian provides input to the Professional Practice Leader by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program. The Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/resident care issues and menu development.

About us:

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.

Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).

Full registration as a Registered Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred.

Valid BC Driver’s License.

About Interior Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Interior Health owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that provides neurodiagnostic, cancer, renal, senior and related care services.