Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services to support the management of low birth weight and premature infants. This role involves collaborating with the healthcare team, participating in community outreach, developing educational materials, and engaging in research and quality assurance programs.
Responsibilities
Assess the nutritional needs of selected patients by evaluating biochemical, anthropometric, dietary parameters, and/or subjective global assessment
Develop and implement comprehensive nutrition care plans
Make recommendations regarding nutrient requirements, feeding choices, and methods of delivery, including total parenteral nutrition, initiation and management of early trophic feeding, and advancement of enteral feeds
Monitor and adjust nutrition care plans in response to biochemical laboratory data, in consultation with the treatment team
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient response to nutrition care plans
Communicate plans to other healthcare providers, family, and/or caregivers in hospital or community
Participate in patient care rounds and clinics by evaluating and reporting on aspects of the nutritional care plan
Maintain and update patient files and make notes regarding recommendations or adjustments, according to established guidelines
Develop and provide individual and group teaching sessions for staff and caregivers regarding comprehensive nutrition and support for this population
Complete and maintain appropriate, related records for activities performed, including documentation of the nutritional care plan on patient charts, workload statistics, formula requisitions, menus, and manual and electronic patient care databases
Develop written educational materials and related resources for other healthcare professionals, including dietitians, physicians, nurses, social workers, and students
Utilize and promote evidence-based care and integrate research findings into current practice
Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical research proposals, projects, and surveys regarding the management of low birth weight infants and related therapies, including data collection and analysis
Disseminate research and clinical findings through publications and presentations
Assist the Dietitian Practice Leader in evaluating the program operation and establishing goals and objectives from a clinical nutrition perspective by helping to review caseload, treatment trends, and statistics
Work collaboratively and use outcome-based indicators where possible to evaluate, review, and update nutrition protocols, guidelines, and standards of care to ensure that therapeutic, patient, and family needs are met
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Participate, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in community outreach activities, which may include attending clinics and making presentations at conferences, seminars, or workshops
Provide consultation to regional, community, and pediatric centers and other organizations
Participate in hospital, department, and university programs related to teaching
Provide suggestions for dietetic intern experiences and provide students with the opportunity to observe and take an active role in the education and treatment of premature or low birth weight infants and neonates
Provide input to department and program meetings
Participate in relevant and related hospital and community-based committees, activities, and projects
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Science degree program in Nutrition and completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
Two (2) years' recent, related clinical and research experience, including comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry, human metabolism, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Advanced nutrition training as a Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as recognized by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia to perform enteral and/or parenteral nutrition
Current registration in the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DOC)
Demonstrated background knowledge in nutritional sciences, food preparation, and nutrient composition
Comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry, human metabolism, and advanced nutrition support
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of critical care intervention, medication/nutrient interactions, enteral and parenteral support, and relevant metabolic changes in response to disease/intervention
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of current practice in nutritional intervention in enteral and parenteral support
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary environment
Ability to teach and counsel
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to operate related equipment
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Benefits
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Four weeks of vacation to start
Comprehensive health benefits
Pension plan
About the Company
Fraser Health is the heart of healthcare for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Its hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of over 50,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers. Fraser Health is committed to planetary health and values diversity in the workforce, striving to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust.
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