Express Employment Professionals, Delta/ Richmond BC office, is hiring for a Clinical Dietician position on Vancouver Island. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care for residents in a continuing care setting, helping maintain their health, well-being, and quality of life. They work closely with residents, families, physicians, care teams, and food service staff to develop and monitor nutrition plans and ensure accurate documentation. Work will be between 2 locations on Vancouver Island.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents' nutritional needs and create individualized nutrition care plans.
• Work with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support resident health and quality of life.
• Consider cultural, religious, and personal food preferences when planning care.
• Document and communicate nutrition care plans to care and food service teams.
• Support resident safety through therapeutic diets and modified texture diets.
• Conduct nutrition-related assessments, including:
• Admission/intake assessments
• Weight management
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
• Wound healing
• Participate in care conferences and clinical team meetings.
• Provide nutrition education and support to residents, families, and caregivers.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and resident-centered care practices.
• Collaborate with Food Services to maintain nutrition standards and develop menus.
• Recommend improvements to resident care, food services, and department operations.
• Work within departmental budgets.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain current knowledge of dietetic practices.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with workplace safety requirements.
• Follow regulations set by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and the Protection of Persons in Care Act.
• Mentor dietetic interns when required and workload permits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (4-year accredited program).
• Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
• Current Temporary or Full Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada is preferred.
• Experience in continuing care/long-term care is an asset.
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management is an asset.
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Work Environment

• Work involves moving between resident care areas, patient rooms, kitchens, and food service areas in a busy healthcare environment.

 Starting pay is $63 to $97/hr. Benefits when rolled over to client company from day 1. Other benefits are 3 weeks’ vacation & 3 flex days, RRSP company contribution, learning/ development and many other perks.

Please send resume in MS Word to jobs.deltabc@expresspros.com with subject line "Clinical Dietician - Victoria & Nanaimo, VL". www.expresspros.com/deltarichmondbc for this and other roles.