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Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition and Rehabilitation – BC Cancer – Abbotsford Jobs in Abbotsford, British Columbia at BC Cancer
Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition and Rehabilitation
BC Cancer
Abbotsford, BC
The Clinical Dietician performs clinical, education, community development and research activities in keeping with the evidence-based practice of Oncology Nutrition.
What you’ll do
Use the Nutrition Care Process framework, carry out comprehensive nutrition assessments, identify appropriate nutrition diagnoses, develop and implement patient-centred nutrition intervention and monitor and evaluate nutrition care plans.
Utilize and incorporate clinical tools, such as screening and assessment tools, according to program standards.
Implement and review therapeutic diet orders. Design, compound, dispense and monitor therapeutic diets where nutrition is administered through enteral or parenteral means. Instruct patients on how to administer enteral feeds. Provide guidance to Diet Technicians as required.
Document care plans and reassessment in patient’s medical record to meet program standards.
Collaborate with other members of the health care team on matters relating to the nutritional care of patients.
What you bring
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, or equivalent, from an approved University and an accredited dietetic internship.
One (1) year of experience in clinical dietetics, with oncology experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to BC Cancer.
Registrant in the College of Dietitians of BC.
Preferably Restricted Activities A,C.
You have:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and the public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in an interprofessional team with centre staff, patients, and the public and external health professionals.
Physically carry out the duties of the position.
Perform CPR techniques.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan,…
Title: Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition and Rehabilitation – BC Cancer – Abbotsford
Company: BC Cancer
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia
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