Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes Education Program

Position Summary

We are hiring for a Clinical Dietitian – Diabetes Education position for the Oliver Health Centre, in the town of Oliver, B.C. This is a permanent part‑time 0.59 FTE opportunity. The position works 08:00 to 16:00 on Monday, Thursday and Friday. One day per week the position is based at the nearby Osoyoos Health Centre.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer‑paid benefits and services
• Employer‑matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability

About the position

The Clinical Dietitian – Diabetes Education Program IDA/CDE is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutritional care and support to clients living with all types of diabetes in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures. Utilizing and applying advanced knowledge and experience in relevant clinical techniques (through Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) competency and/or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) qualifications) and in collaboration with the health care team, the Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional services through: nutritional assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, client goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs for patients/clients; orientation, guidance, and sharing of collegial information or demonstration of equipment or work processes to others including peers, new staff, and students in accordance with professional standards and program objectives. The Clinical Dietitian provides input on regional, provincial, and local diabetes services by participating in the development of nutritional practice guidelines and procedures and by participating in research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the program.

Qualifications

• 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 BC (CHCPBC)
• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience including one (1) year working with Diabetes clients in a health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training suitable to the facility or program is required
• Insulin Dose Adjustment (IDA) competency, or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or completion of the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program from Michener Institute
• Valid BC Driver’s License required

About this location

Oliver – Surrounded by picturesque orchards, forests, vineyards and mountains, Oliver is an ideal location for outdoor recreational pursuits. Given the abundance of lakes in the area, water sports, including water‑skiing, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing are very popular. Other activities include cycling, hiking, wildlife viewing and horseback riding.

Osoyoos – Located at the narrowest section of Osoyoos Lake, the Town of Osoyoos enjoys the hottest summer days in Canada. With all that heat, there are many opportunities for great summer activities including all sorts of water sports, biking, and hiking. Vineyards and fruit stands are also plentiful in the small multicultural community.

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.