Clinical Dietitian-Inpatients (Northern Health)

Position Summary

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Dietitian looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Clinical Nutrition department.

The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition care through nutritional assessment, goal setting, intervention, and counseling of inpatients, outpatients, residents and/or community care clients according to the established policies, guidelines, procedures, protocols, standards, vision and values of the organization. Collaborates with members of the health care team. Acts as a resource to other health professionals and the community.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $38.60 - $48.20/hour

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC is also a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Employee referral program
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

Qualfications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Completion of a dietetic internship recognized by Dietitians of Canada and College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Valid BC driver's license for positions requiring travel.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nutritional Science with a Major in Food and Nutrition from an accredited University.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader and preceptor.
• Practitioners established by College of Dietitians of British Columbia and Dietitians of
• Comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines roles in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Clinical Nutrition practice related to clinical areas.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently, quickly and accurately within time limitations.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• 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, organize, and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
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Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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