Clinical Dietitian

Close Date Location West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:30 - 16:30 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.97 - $52.40 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jun. 1 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working without general supervision in an acute rehabilitation 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. One (1) year experience as a practicing Dietitian. Skills And Abilities
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Work independently without general supervision.
• 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.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1568.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA