Dietitian, Integrated Health Network

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC). Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC).

Bachelor degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics. Completion of a recognized dietetic internship at an accredited institution.

Two (2) years recent, related experience managing the nutritional needs of people with chronic disease and providing adult education.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Use of personal vehicle and a valid BC divers license is required.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of chronic disease management and nutritional care.
• Demonstrate ability to determine and deal with changing and emerging situations with patients in a flexible and adaptable manner.
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate and build effective relationships with physicians, other disciplines, and community partners that foster a team approach to patient care.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Possess knowledge of primary health care principles, community development concepts, and the strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority related to primary health care and chronic disease management practices.
• Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills and techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated case management, clinical support and consultation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, to work independently and to use a cooperative, proactive and facilitative approach to patient care.
• Ability to work inter-collegially on a multidisciplinary team, to show initiative and act independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team, physicians, patients, their families and caregivers.
• Ability to act as a clinical resource and educator, utilizing the principles of adult learning.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
10 days ago