Dietitian-Renal Unit – Island Health

Title of the Job: Dietitian-Renal Unit

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Close DateSep. 20 2024LocationRoyal Jubilee Hospital – Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End TimeTues, Wed- 930-1830. ThUu Fri- 0800-1500Days OffWeekend/Stats, MondayVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$40.75 – $50.87Paid FTE0.84Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS60.00Planned Start DateSep. 24 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Mar. 25 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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.Reporting to the Coordinator and working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Dietitian-Renal Unit provides a broad spectrum of nutrition services to clients of the Renal Program; applies extensive knowledge, skill and clinical experience to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional goals and care plans; utilizes advanced clinical techniques such as urea kinetic modeling as well as knowledge of renal failure treatment modalities, prescription and regime to enhance assessment and care plans; participates in the development of nutritional practice guidelines and procedures for the hospital and provincial renal programs; and initiates practice-based research projects in collaboration with the health care team.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBaccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics. Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program or an equivalent acceptable to the facility. Registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Dietitian. Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Two (2) years recent, related experience in clinical dietetics including one (1) year recent experience in renal nutrition.Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assess clients with multi-system nutritional problems
• Demonstrated knowledge of renal failure nutrition management and principles of education
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with managing patients on IDPN
• Ability to organize work and set priorities
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer and software.
• Ability to counsel and teach clients with chronic disease, from varied educational and social backgrounds.

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