We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, Clinical Nutrition or the Operations Leader, under the clinical direction of the Professional Practice Leader prescribes, implements, evaluates and documents the appropriate patient/resident nutritional care plan in accordance with professional standards and within the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of Providence Health Care. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized University. 
• Completion of a dietetic internship from an accredited program. 

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

• May be required to perform Restricted Activities A, B, &/or C as listed on the posting. 
• Parenteral duties associated with Restricted Activity B coded up to Grade 2 per Operating Instructions. 

Skills & Abilities:  

• Effective communication skills with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and healthcare providers. 
• Understanding of healthcare legislation and government policies. 
• Proficiency in conducting patient/resident assessments. 
• Knowledge of various healthcare disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care. 
• Ability to gather relevant information beyond initial concerns. 
• Collaborative teamwork skills within an interdisciplinary setting. 
• Participation in research activities. 
• Capability to provide guidance to students. 

• Development and delivery of in-services and presentations. 

What we offer: 

• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027. 
• A competitive salary: $40.75 - $50.87 CAD 
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 

 Your Day to Day: 

• Evaluate nutritional status/risk, develop, implement, evaluate, and document appropriate care plans. 
• Contribute to interdisciplinary patient/resident care and program-related discussions. 
• Instruct/counsel patients/residents and families on diet modifications and lifestyle changes. 
• Determine, refer, and liaise with community nutritional resources as needed. 
• Participate in quality improvement activities, providing input into procedures, standards, and assessment tools. 
• Complete patient/resident documentation and workload statistics. 
• Organize in-service education, prepare materials, and make presentations. 

• Provide clinical education and supervision to students and interns. 
• Stay updated on current developments in clinical nutrition through literature review and education. 
• Support clinical research activities by generating questions, writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation. 
• Monitor and manage supplies and equipment, reporting malfunctions and arranging maintenance. 

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.