Career Opportunities
Provincial Health Services Authority
DIETITIAN I- BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL / BC WOMEN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTRE - Multiple Opportunities
Multiple Opportunities – Dietitian I
BC Children's Hospital / BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
We have both Dietitian I and Dietitian II vacancies available. Please state your preference on your application.
The Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services through the assessment, planning, implementation and outcome evaluation of nutritional goals and care plans. Within an interprofessional environment collaborates with members of the health care team; provides clinical education to health care professionals and students and participates in nutrition and/or program based research, quality improvement and risk management projects.
What you'll do
- Conduct nutrition screening and assessment of patients/clients/residents utilizing established standards and guidelines, perform physical nutrition assessments such as subjective global assessment, and identifies and obtains relevant data.
- Develop and implement patient/client/resident-centred nutritional goals and care plans, based on assessment and utilizing appropriate standards as set by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, and incorporating individual patient/client/resident's needs e.g. cultural, religious, learning, social, and economic factors. Provide recommendations based on assessment and treatment modalities to health care team regarding nutrition support regime (oral and/or enteral).
- Monitor patients/clients/residents to determine if the nutrition care plan is meeting the established nutritional goals such as promotion of optimal health, growth and development. Consult with the patient/client/resident, families and/or caregivers, the physician, and other health care team members regarding the patient/client/resident's response to the nutrition care plan and adjusts diet orders and nutrition support regime as required.
- Document nutrition assessments, care plans and recommendations at each stage of the nutrition care process according to established format, policy, timelines and legal requirements in the health care record and/or via reports. Maintain and update patient/client/resident files and/or databases according to discipline and program guidelines. Complete and maintain appropriate records for activities including workload statistics as required.
- Attend interprofessional rounds or patient/client/resident care conferences to provide input regarding patients'/clients'/residents' nutritional status, response to the nutrition care plan, recommended modifications to the plan, and discharge planning needs.
- Provide education, nutrition counselling and follow-up to individuals or groups of patients/clients/residents, families and/or caregivers associated with the hospitals' clinics or programs, including assessing their ongoing nutritional needs, reviewing and revising nutritional goals, facilitating changes and providing nutrition information as required. Services are also provided to registered patients/clients/residents by telephone, e-mail, outreach or telehealth as requested.
- Participate in the development, implementation and revision of evidence based nutrition management guidelines, protocols, education material, and education sessions for assigned patient/client/resident population using methods such as reviewing literature. Participates on committees, identifies community and other relevant resources and provides written recommendations as requested.
- Ensure implementation of nutrition care plans by communicating food tolerances/preferences and diet information to designated food service staff. Liaise with food services provider regarding patient/client/resident food service related concerns in assigned area as necessary. Provide input into menu planning, diet writing guidelines and diet criteria based on the requirements of the patient/client/resident population.
What you bring
- Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
- Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program, or equivalent education, training and experience as approved by the College of Dietitians of BC.
- Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia with Restricted Activity A.
- Eligible for registration with College of Dietitians of British Columbia with Restricted Activity B and C.
- One-year recent related experience working with the designated patient/client/resident population in the relevant clinical services area within BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
You will also have broad knowledge of:
- Clinical dietetic theory and practice within a patient/client/resident/family centered model of care for designated patient/client/resident population.
- The standards of practice established by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
- Normal nutrition and health promotion/disease prevention strategies to improve the health of designated patient/client/resident population.
- Nutrition management principles for acute and chronic disease states and clinical conditions relating to the designated patient/client/resident population.
- Enteral nutrition as appropriate for designated patient/client/resident population.
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Types: Dietitian I; Temporary & Regular; Full-time & Part-Time
Wage: $33.13 - $41.43 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of work: Varying days and hours
Apply via the link: Search our Job Opportunities at PHSA
For more information, please contact the recruiter, Michelle Gaspard, at michelle.gaspard@phsa.ca
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
BCCH, SHHC, and BCW are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA, BCCH, SHHC, and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.