Clinical Dietitian

Come on down to the Vernon Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre | 3914 32 Street, Vernon, B.C. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Position Title: Clinical Dietitian Wage: $40.75 - $50.87 / hr Department: Therapeutic Date Reviewed: November, 2016 Reports To: Site Manager Qualifications Educational and other Qualifications * University degree in Food and Nutrition * Current registration with Provincial College of Dietitians (Alberta or British Columbia) * Restricted Activity A through the College of Dietitians of BC (BC Dietitians only) * Class 5 driver license and clean drivers abstract * Additional training in dysphagiaWork Experience •Health related work experience, primarily in the long-term care field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) * Sound clinical nutrition knowledge and skills in areas relevant to eldercare * Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner * Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers * Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyoneequally * Maintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations * Excellent active listening skills * Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs * Accept, implement and evaluate on going change * High degree of independence, flexibility and commitment * * Willingness to participate in or lead committees and projects * Working knowledge of provincial legislative documents for complex care/long term care.Duties * Completes nutrition and/or dysphagia assessments of residents or clients as required * Develops care plans using GSS regional documents and technology in a concise and accurate manner that meets organizational, legislative and legal requirements * Communicates changes in nutrition goals, diets and treatment to appropriate decision makers (guardian, agent, resident) and team members * Contributes to the collaborative process by participating in the admission/discharge process and care conferences * Identifies, adopts and provides input into best practice standards for nutritional care * Advocates for residents to ensure they receive optimal nutrition and hydration care by initiating and participating in quality improvement activities * Maintains records such as dining sheets and cards, care plans, to do lists and questionnaires that meet GSS and site specific requirements * Provides individual and group nutrition education and in-services to staff and residents as required * Participates in quality assurance activities ensuring GSS standards and policies are being maintained * Participates in the development and revision of policies related to Nutrition and Food Service * Maintains a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the work environment consistently tidy * Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures * Pursues continual learning by participating in educational opportunities, in-services and/or training programs * Ensures an environment and resources which nurture spirituality * Maintains confidentiality on issues related to residents, employee matters and GSS information * Commits to supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of GSS * Travel as the demand requires (BC Interior travels to 4 cities regularly) * Other related duties as assigned Apply to: https://hrnet.gss.org/HRNETLIVE/CustomizationSitemap.aspx?path=Navigation%2fHome Company: The Good Samaritan Society / Good Samaritan Canada Salary: $40.75 - $50.87 / hr Contract: PERMANENT