Posted 4 months ago
Clinical Dietitian
@ Island Health
British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Clinical Dietitian to plan, implement and evaluate medical nutritional therapy for hospital-based and facility-based patients. The role counsels patients and families on nutritional requirements, regimes and food planning, and reports to the Coordinator, Nutrition Services. A BC dietitian licence and a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition are required.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate medical nutritional therapy for patients
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on nutritional requirements
- Provide guidance on food planning and preparation
- Coordinate with medical and nursing staff and the food service department
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition
- Completed accredited dietetic internship
- Current BC Dietitian licence
- Eligible for Dietitians of Canada membership
- Experience as a practicing dietitian preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| 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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