Dietitian - Diabetes Programs

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Dietitian-Diabetes Program is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides nutrition care and support to clients living with all types of diabetes in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures.

Utilizing and applying advanced knowledge and experience in relevant clinical techniques such as insulin dose adjustment. The Dietitian-Diabetes Program provides nutrition services through: nutrition assessment; care planning and charting; intervention, client goal setting and monitoring; counseling and education programs for patients/clients; orientation, guidance, and sharing of collegial information or demonstration of equipment or work processes to others including peers, new staff, and students in accordance with professional standards and program objectives.

The Dietitian-Diabetes Program provides input on regional, provincial, and local diabetes services by participating in the development of nutritional practice guidelines and procedures and by participating in research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the program.

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certificate or successful completion within 3 years of hire
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, such as Insulin dose adjustment competency or completion of the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program from Michener Institute