Posted 3 months ago
Clinical Dietitian
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Clinical Dietitian to plan, deliver and evaluate medical nutrition therapy for hospital and facility patients. The role also counsels patients and families on nutrition needs, food planning and preparation, reporting to the Coordinator, Nutrition Services. A current BC dietitian licence is required.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate medical nutrition therapy for patients
- Counsel patients and families on nutritional requirements and food planning
- Coordinate with medical, nursing and food service staff
- Maintain quality and safety standards in patient care
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, or equivalent
- Completed accredited dietetic internship
- Current BC dietitian licence with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Eligible for Dietitians of Canada membership
- Experience as a practising dietitian preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | dietetics, nutrition |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to Coordinator, Nutrition Services; plans, implements, and evaluates medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and/or facility-based patients according to guidelines established by Nutrition Services. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding appropriate nutritional requirements, nutritional regimes, and food planning and preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients and their families, members of the medical team, departmental employees and representatives of community agencies.
- Ability to coordinate activities and liaison with medical and nursing staff, patients and the food service department and/or support agencies.
- Ability to organize workload, set priorities and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively use computers and software applications.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD564.pdfJournal
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