Clinical Dietitian (Long Term Care Services)

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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, coordinates the delivery of clinical nutrition services to a resident population with varying physical and cognitive disabilities. Participates as member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development and evaluation of specified nutrition care plans for residents. Applies knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, develop and evaluate nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes. Provides recommendations based on assessment and medical conditions regarding oral and/or enteral nutrition support regimes. Prepares progress notes and reports in Resident’s Health Record. Provides counselling and education to residents that facilitate optimal nutrition intake and support health maintenance. Monitors the resident’s nutritional status and the delivery of nutrition services to ensure nutritious meals are available to the residents in a timely and appropriate manner and recommends improvements in food delivery. Reviews menus and makes recommendations for improvement to the Food Services Manager or designate based on the Lower Mainland Nutrition Standards. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Restricted Activity A is required to practice.Two (2) years’ clinical dietetic experience in a community care or long term care setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of clinical dietetic theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Comprehensive knowledge of Long Term Care and gerontological nutrition.Knowledge of dysphagia and related nutritional issues related to disability/degenerative diseases.Knowledge of enteral nutrition.Demonstrated ability to assess residents with diverse nutrition problemsDemonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situationsDemonstrated ability to problem-solve and think critically.Demonstrated ability to provide clinical direction to non-professional staff.Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach residents and families.Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of adult learning.Demonstrated ability to develop practice guidelines and protocols.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and coordinate work assignments.Demonstrated experience with utilizing various word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition-related computer applications.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multi-disciplined team environment.Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.