Dietitian II – BC Children’s Hospital

Job title: Dietitian II – BC Children’s Hospital

Job description: Dietitian II

Nutrition, BC Children’s Hospital, $35.65 to $44.56 per hour

What you’ll do

• Conduct nutrition assessment of critical care patients utilizing standards and guidelines, physical nutrition assessment, identification of relevant laboratory and other data and advanced clinical techniques such as extensive knowledge of nutrition management of co-morbidities and organ failure, interpretation of laboratory parameters, nutrient and drug interactions and nutritional implications of a variety of disease states.
• Provide recommendations based upon assessment and treatment intervention to health care team regarding nutrition support regime (oral, enteral, parenteral) and route of feeding. Develop and implement age-appropriate nutritional goals and care plans appropriate to feeding regime. Prescribe multi-parameter modified diets, including calculating enteral and parenteral nutrition support, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient for tolerance to nutrition intervention through methods such as reviewing laboratory and growth parameters, nutrient intake records, and organ function. Adjust care plans, nutrition orders, and recommendations including breastfeeding, breastmilk, fortification, infant and enteral formula orders, parenteral nutrition recommendations and diet orders as required. Consult with physicians, health care professionals and family as appropriate regarding the patient’s response to the nutrition care plan and ability to meet goals. Make recommendations to the team and/or family for changes or adjustments as required.
• Document nutrition care plan and recommendations at each stage of the nutrition care process according to established format and policy, time-lines, and legal requirements. Chart recommendations in the patient health record including suggested nutrition support/diet order changes.
• Facilitates implementation of the nutrition care plan by communicating nutrition orders and parenteral nutrition recommendations to designated staff. Provide input on infant and enteral formula selection, parenteral nutrition solutions, micronutrient supplementation, diet criteria and feeding guidelines, based on patient specific requirements.

What you bring

• Graduation from an academic program in dietetics approved by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Three (3) years recent, related clinical experience in pediatric nutrition and nutrition support in an acute care setting plus Nutrition Support Certification for Clinicians (CNSC) from the American Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Full registration in the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, with Restricted Activity A, B, C.

You will have:

• Pediatric nutrition theory and feeding practices in health and disease.
• Broad knowledge of the Standards of Practice established by the College of Dietitians of B.C. and ASPEN Standards of Care for pediatric nutrition support and nutrition support practice guidelines.
• Skills to design, implement and monitor pediatric therapeutic diets delivered via oral, enteral and parenteral routes.
• The ability to plan and implement nutrition care plans in relation to critical care treatment modalities and underlying co-morbidities.
• Research processes and methodology knowledge
• The ability to collaboratively and effectively within an inter-professional environment.

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 and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, suh as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and spiritual and psychological health & safety programs.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary, Full-Time (until October 4, 2022)
Wage: $35.65 to $44.56 per hour
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 110787

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) bcchildrens.ca provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Company: BC Childrens Hospital

Expected salary: $35.65 – 44.56 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:33:54 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca