Clinical Dietitian
Interior Health Authority
Position Summary
Clinical Dietitian opportunity at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) in Kelowna, B.C. This is a term specific part-time 0.6fte (22.5 hours per week) position until May 30, 2025. This position works 08:00-16:00 on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. This position is primarily assigned to acute medical and rehabilitation units, and requires Restricted Activities A, B and C.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Defined benefit Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
About the position:
Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian provides nutrition services through: nutrition
assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, goal setting and monitoring; counseling and
education programs; consults and communicates with the multidisciplinary care teams; acts as a resource
to other health professionals and communities within Interior Health.
The Dietitian provides input to the Practice Leader or designate by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program.
The Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/client/resident care issues and menu
development.
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
KGH is a tertiary referral hospital and offers high-level, specialty medical care including 24 hour emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic/paramedical services. Specialty services include adult and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient nutrition, patient care quality officers, and cardiac surgery.
The hospital is situated just moments from Okanagan Lake in the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna. The city offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy such as shopping, dining, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!
Qualfications
• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
• Full registration as a Registered Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) with Restricted Activities A, B and C.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred. New grads are welcome.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.