Posted 7 months ago
Clinical Dietitian
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Clinical Dietitian for acute care on Vancouver Island, working as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. The role applies food and clinical nutrition management to patient care under established policies, professional regulations and standards of practice. Licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is required.
Responsibilities:
- Support patient-focused care through clinical nutrition management
- Integrate, translate and coordinate food and nutrition services
- Promote and apply nutrition practice per policies and standards
- Improve quality and safety across the role
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited program
- Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical or general dietetic internship
- Current BC dietitian licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Eligible for Dietitians of Canada membership
- Dietitian experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-12
- 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 |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Dietitian licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Food and Nutrition |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.
Working in an acute care environment and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for supporting patient focused care by integrating, translating, coordinating, promoting and applying food and clinical nutrition management in accordance with established policies and procedures, professional regulations and Standards of Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. Experience as a practicing Dietitian preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Deal effectively with others.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Keyboard.
- Operate related equipment, such as a computer.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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