Kitsumkalum Primary Health Care Services
DIETICIAN
Flexible opportunity (0.4FTE – 1.0 FTE)
Location: Kitsumkalum, BC
Reports to: Health Director
Salary: $120 000.00 (based of 1.0 FTE)
JOB SUMMARY: Dietitian
Kitsumkalum Health Centre is committed to providing quality, culturally safe, and accessible health services that honour the traditions, values, and wellness of our people. As part of our efforts to enhance healthcare delivery, in partnership with BC Ministry of Health, Northern Health Authority, and Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice, we are seeking motivated, innovative, and flexible individuals to support the development of integrated, team-based primary care services, in partnership with our community, leadership and Band.
The Kitsumkalum healthcare team provides a culturally-safe comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing through a continuum of care that includes, but is not limited to community-grounded Traditional Wellness practitioner, doctor and/or a nurse practitioner, kinesiologist, dietician and physical/occupational therapists. The team-based approach ensures a continuum of care model that provides immediate and ongoing access to diverse services that meet the unique needs identified by the client and their care team and brings these services closer to home.
POSITION SUMMARY:
In accordance with established vision and values of the Kitsumkalum Health Services and the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network (PCN), the position is responsible for designing, conducting and supervising nutritional/food sovereignty capacity building with individuals, families and groups as an integral member of the Kitsumkalum Health Care Team. The individual is responsible to ensure that care is provided within the context of cultural safety and meets the professional practice standards as outlined by College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Reporting to Health Director or designate, the dietitian supports individuals, families, caregivers and community to build capacity in nutritional literacy, food sovereignty and healthier eating by using place-based approaches in assessment, training, education, counseling and opportunities within the context of the Kitsumkalum First Nation. Additionally, the position takes a quality assurance/improvement lens in providing subject matter expertise, support and input into overall health program planning, development and evaluation.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to principles of Trauma Informed Practices, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging (EDIB) and Cultural Safety, as well as Kitsumkalum personnel policy, throughout all aspects of patient/client engagement
- Assesses patients/clients by conducting culturally safe and client-led nutrition based health screening using relevant skills, knowledge and evidence-informed tools
- Coordinates, and implements best practices of individualized nutrition therapy in collaboration with individual, family, and the healthcare team
- Within the context of the Kitsumkalum Band and place-based practices, conducts individual and group nutrition sessions, in various settings as required (clinic, patient’s homes, outreach)
- Assesses patient/client/ family physical, emotional, mental readiness, and physical ability through methods such as physical assessment, discussions, completion of questionnaires, chart review, and through collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Maintains clinical records, creates reports and documents related to all aspects of clinical care
- Coordinates with the Kitsumkalum Community Health team to support integrated client care
- Uses clinical skills, expertise and judgement in all aspects of client care
- Consults with health professionals, internally and externally, to support health promotion, disease prevention and overall health management
- Effectively manages time, resources and multiple priorities to support service delivery
- Maintains appropriate documentation in the health record per organizational standards and practices as required
- Maintains workload records and metrics as required
- Shares the responsibility for the orientation of new personnel and acts as a role model
- Performs other related duties as required
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics
- Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility)
- Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC), in good standing
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
- Practice specific requirements and experience in programs such as: Diabetes Education, Nutrition Support, and Kidney and Chronic Disease Management Programs
- Knowledge of the Tsimshian language and culture is an asset
- Current valid B.C. driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract
- Current criminal records check including vulnerable sector is required
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strict adherence to principles of Reconciliation, Trauma Informed Practices, Cultural Safety and EDIB
- Knowledge of Food sovereignty services, resources and pathways within the Terrace area an asset
- Experience with Indigenous food sovereignty, harvesting and processing an asset
- Ability to take place approaches in knowledge exchange with clients and others both one-on-one and in groups
- Skilled in communication with clients, families, the public, and the members of the interprofessional team using oral, written, and computer communication and practicing cultural safety
- Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively
- Data analysis skills including appropriate use of data analysis and reporting tools
- Ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities as well as manage time and resources
- Creative planning for change and innovation, willingness to adapt to changing program priorities and requirements, and participates in professional development of self and others
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of care
- Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Electronic Medical Records and Office-based programs
- Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
WHY JOIN US?
- Opportunity to contribute to a ground-breaking, culturally safe, and community-driven healthcare model
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Be a part of a meaningful initiative to improve the health and well-being of Kitsumkalum members
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
If you have any questions or wish to express your interest in any of the positions, please submit your resume to:
Raina Trappl, Coast Mountain PCN Manager
cmpcncoordinator@pnwdivisionbc.ca
Please state position title in the subject line of your email.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, preference will be given to Qualified Kitsumkalum and Indigenous Individuals.