Dietitian Educator

Dietitian Educator

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Within the context of a client and family centered care framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the established vision and values of the organization including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, works in a team-based environment and has the delegated responsibility and accountability for providing education and expertise on Dietetics professional standards and practice issues.

The Dietitian Educator provides clinical and educational support to Dietitian staff across designated PHSA programs areas using advanced theory and knowledge. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates guidelines, practice standards, educational and orientation programs for Dietitians, new graduates, students and other staff including employed students. The role provides training in practice, administers student training programs, and leads the development and roll out of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers regarding clinical concerns or requirements to gather information for ongoing improvement of client care.

What you'll do

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and modifie educational strategies, programs, curriculum and materials related to Dietetics theory, interventions, skills and competencies based on clinical evidence, policy, literature and resources and education theory for Dietitian staff. Works in collaboration with Allied Health Practice Leaders and Education leaders to identify specific Dietitian learning needs. Ensures content reflects up to date, evidence-based and wise practices.
• Provide training to Dietitian staff and students for implementation of profession specific and inter-professional regional and provincial clinical practice guidelines. Uses change management techniques to introduce and guide staff through the use of new dietetics practices, to ensure efficient, clinically effective and safe implementation. Evaluates education effectiveness and learning outcomes by determining whether clinical objectives have been achieved and assessing whether learning has occurred that results in demonstration of best practices. Provides formal feedback related to the clinical competency through documentation review and case consultation.
• Deliver, maintain, and coordinate new staff orientation for dietitians and dietetics students to ensure staff are familiar with Dietetics practice standards, clinical guidelines, legislation, professional practice resources, education materials and modules. Identify, update, and revise existing orientation education on an ongoing basis to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Monitor and ensure orientation is completed within the designed timeframe.
• Deliver learner-centered education to dietitians and dietetics students following orientation by teaching, coaching, role modeling, mentoring, and/or facilitating education and learning sessions on clinical practice topics in face to face and electronic mediums. Develops and reviews instructional materials. Plan and schedule educational activities, maintains records of staff instruction and monitors effectiveness of training methods through staff feedback.
• Act as a clinical role model and resource for staff by consulting with staff on complex professional practice issues, role modeling clinical expertise when performing professional activities and provides professional advice and support to enhance clinical problem solution. Review and evaluate technical literature/material and incorporates findings into educational content. Consult with other professionals, attends relevant educational programs as directed to maintain knowledge of current developments and contribute to the improvement of services. Actively promotes continuous learning among staff.
• Provide knowledge, skills and leadership in the development and evaluation of practice standards, guidelines, policies, and instruments to ensure professional practices comply with practice standards and that services or quality improvement initiatives are client-centred, equitable, easily accessible, have continuity and provide supports to family, volunteers and staff services providers.
• Assist with the guidance on education, special projects initiatives, and in the coordination of introduction of new skills/procedures by providing resources and other materials to clinical areas and external facilities as required. Collaborates with Education Leaders, Professional Practice, Clinical Operations, Risk Management, Ethics, Privacy and other applicable personnel/management in the development of education strategies based on the organization's goals and mandate. Ensure education standards/programs changes are communicated across the clinical practice areas.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Education, or related area of study from an accredited program.
• Four (4) years' recent, related broad Dietetics experience in a variety of practice areas and experience in mentoring, teaching, knowledge translation, creating educational materials, implementing education strategies or providing leadership, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC with Restricted Activity A, B as appropriate for designated patient/client population.

You have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care. Comprehensive knowledge of dietetics theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for Registered Dietitians.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice.
• Ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Promote Psychological Health and Safety within the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Broad knowledge of education theory, including knowledge of adult education, learning principles and education strategies.
• Broad knowledge of virtual technology-based learning and with spreadsheet and database skills.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules and materials and utilize knowledge translation.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, facilitate and teach.
• Ability to promote a culture of inquiry and evidence based & wise practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and work effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their families, and outside agencies.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Hourly Wage: $45.60 -$ 56.92 per hour.

Location: 601 W.Broadway, Vancouver BC V5Z 4C2
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 178723E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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