Dietitian II, Nutrition – BC Children’s Hospital

Job title:

Dietitian II, Nutrition – BC Children’s Hospital

Company

Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description

Dietitian II, NutritionBC Children’s HospitalVancouver BCWhat 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.

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 also have broad knowledge of:

• Pediatric nutrition theory and feeding practices in health and disease.
• The Standards of Practice established by the College of Dietitians of B.C.
• ASPEN Standards of Care for pediatric nutrition support and nutrition support practice guidelines.
• Research processes and methodology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bringEvery 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, 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, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-TimeWage: $40.75 to $50.87 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9Applications will be accepted until position is filled.Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition # 167835EAs per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.What we do(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) 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:PHSA and BCCH are 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.PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.ATTN: PHSA Employees:To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile atPlease note the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at [email protected] and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 167835-2419878
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $40.75 – $50.87 / Hour
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days monday-friday
Expiry Date 28-Jul-2024

Expected salary

$40.75 – 50.87 per hour

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:44:19 GMT

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