Clinical Dietitian | Acute Care - #437353

We have a relief part-time (0.59fte) Clinical Dietitian opening in Vernon, B.C. This position is anticipated to be until May 2026 or the return of the current incumbent. This position works Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 07:30-15:30, and works as part of a small team of registered dietitians supporting acute care. Restricted Activity A, and C along with experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition is considered an asset, or a willingness to work towards this with employer support.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement of eligible professional fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee wellness & family assistance services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
  
  

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups according to established policies, standards and procedures. Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Clinical 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 Clinical Dietitian provides input to the Professional Practice Leader by participating in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures; research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the facility and program. The Clinician Dietitian liaises and advises food service staff on patient/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

The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.