Clinical Dietitian - Eagle Ridge Hospital

Overview

Clinical Dietitian - Eagle Ridge Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority. Casual - Clinical Dietitians to join the team at Eagle Ridge Hospital located in Port Moody, B.C. The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75 - $50.87 / hour. Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. We offer an opportunity to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their fields, potential career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start), comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

Joining our team offers the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day in health care.

• Determines appropriate nutrition intervention through physician/health team referral or risk screening for the assigned patient population; assesses the patient/client's status and determines the goals of medical/nutritional therapy by reviewing charts, interviewing patients or family, or through discussion with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and implements a patient/client care plan based on information received from multiple sources which may include the patients' chart, the patient, family or interdisciplinary team; documents care plan according to departmental standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention through patient/client observation, reviewing biochemical parameters and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; makes care plan adjustments as required.
• Contributes to the Dietetic Internship Program by providing educational support and constructive evaluation in the assigned area(s), as required by site and program needs; provides educational sessions to interdisciplinary team, allied health professionals, medical staff and the community; advocates for the role of nutrition in health promotion, prevention and intervention.
• Acts as a resource in the area of medical/nutritional interventions to the interdisciplinary team, allied health care professionals, students and the community.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of clinical practice guidelines for the department; participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of clinical pathways as appropriate; develops nutrition education materials and contributes to other quality initiatives.
• Communicates nutrition care plan to all areas of the Food & Nutrition Services; supports departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participates in department initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition audits; acts as a liaison between patient care areas and the department.
• Participates and collaborates on approved departmental and multidisciplinary research projects, clinical trials, and surveys; provides input into the planning and formulation of research questions; collects data, integrates and interprets data and recommends and identifies implications of study findings for dietetic practice as required.
• Develops clinical indicators for area of practice; maintains statistics and completes documentation for assigned area; provides input into program and departmental strategic planning for area of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Nutrition from an approved educational institution and successful completion of an approved dietetic internship program.
• Current registration in the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

• Knowledge of current dietetic practice, standards, clinical protocols, current developments and research.
• Ability to develop effective patient care plans.
• Ability to provide effective consultation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients, families, caregivers and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan, implement,…