BC Ministry of Health (HealthLink BC)
Senior Tele-Dietitian, Specialized Nutrition Services Area, Pediatric Nutrition Service Area
HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids
Burnaby or Langley, BC
Salary $67,418.93- $77,019.79 annually
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) Telehealth platform delivers high quality Telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public that positively impact the health care experience, health outcomes and the availability and use of health human resources in a way that will improve the affordability and sustainability of health care in British Columbia.
HealthLink BC is a transforming organization that will realize technological innovation and enhancement of current core services and an expansion and integration into other health-related initiatives that will promote improved wellness and health for the residents of British Columbia and other jurisdictions. HealthLink BC plays an integral role in health system redesign and Ministry of Health initiatives now and into the future.
The Senior Tele-Dietitian delivers advanced practice nutrition services to the public, health professionals and the media across British Columbia. The service provides medical and preventative nutrition advice through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels.
Qualifications for this role include:
- Registered Dietitian, registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. **Restricted Activity A is required for the Pediatric Nutrition Service.
- Minimum of five (5) years recent relevant clinical, nutrition education and nutrition counselling and acute care experience including a minimum of two (2) years recent clinical nutrition practice relevant to the designated specialized nutrition services area.
- Experience in applied research and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
- Experience with various computer applications and relevant software (i.e. Nutrition analysis software, electronic health records, MS Office).
- Experience in program planning and policy development.
- Experience collaborating with community partners and stakeholders.
- Experience developing practice guidelines and consumer education resources, and writing for public and health professionals.
For more information and to apply online by May 29, 2018, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/50692