The salary range for this position is CAD $43.23 - $53.96 / hour Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

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Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. Reporting clinically to the Dietitian Practice Leader and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Nutrition, provides nutrition services to patients on assigned unit(s) by designing, implementing, evaluating, monitoring, revising and documenting the appropriate nutritional care plans for patients requiring nutrition support including parenteral nutrition; acts a resource person for parenteral nutrition and/or critical care nutrition support for other dietitians and other health care professionals; provides input to the Manager in the development of nutrition practice guidelines and procedures, research and quality improvement initiatives for the program. develops and implements a comprehensive nutrition plan and makes recommendations regarding nutrient requirements, feeding choices and method of delivery including parenteral nutrition. # Monitors and evaluates nutrition plan by reviewing biochemical, anthropometric and dietary parameters; modifies, revises and/or recommends changes to the patient's nutrition plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; consults with the physician and other health care professionals regarding patient response to nutrition care plans; communicates care plan to other health care providers, family and/or caregivers in the hospital or community including parenteral nutrition.



# Participates in patient care rounds on assigned units and clinics by evaluating and reporting on aspects of the nutritional care plan; Develops and provides individual and group teaching sessions for staff and caregivers regarding comprehensive nutrition and support; develops written educational material and related resources for the patient, family and/or caregivers including other health care professionals. # Provides input to the Manager by participating in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of nutrition practice guidelines, quality improvement initiatives and educational materials based on current evidence-based practice and literature research with a focus on parenteral nutrition. # Acts as a resource person to the multidisciplinary team and other health care professionals; participates in student programs by providing education to the learning needs of others such as dietetic interns with a focus on parenteral nutrition. # Acts as a primary resource for critical care and/or parenteral nutrition for the designated area, in consultation with other critical care and/or parenteral dietitians from other facilities; participates in a leadership role for critical care and/or parenteral nutrition support within the Professional Practice Council. # Provides input on menu planning, recipe development, equipment/service selection process and enteral/parenteral formula selection process based on the requirements of the patient population. # Provides input to the Manager by participating,



implementing and evaluating clinical research projects and surveys by identifying current trends in nutrition and nutrition support literature and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to assess current research and share information from research findings. # Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from a recognized educational institution, plus successful completion of an approved dietetic internship program. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in a medical/surgical unit in a large acute-care facility including current certification in nutrition support (CNSC) from the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and current certification for Restricted Activity A, B & C. 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. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

About Fraser Health Fraser

Health is the heart of health care 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. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

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Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally secure manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #

📌 Dietitian, Critical Care/Parenteral Nutrition (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster