Job Overview
HaiNik Nutrition is a growing clinical dietitian practice specializing in Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and senior living communities across British Columbia. We provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care while building strong relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Our approach is clinical, practical, and person-centred. We value collaboration, professionalism, and compassionate care, while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance for our dietitians.
We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the HaiNik Nutrition team to support residents living in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living settings. This role is ideal for a dietitian who enjoys geriatric nutrition, values autonomy, and is passionate about improving quality of life and making a meaningful impact on resident care.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and monitor nutrition and hydration risk levels for all Residents.
- Complete scheduled nutrition assessments, on admission, quarterly review, annual review and significant change in status.
- Develop, implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Support nutrition management related to malnutrition, dysphagia, chronic disease management, wounds, enteral nutrition, hydration and weight changes.
- Participate in care conferences and provide resident and family nutrition education.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, food services, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation of interventions and progress notes.
- Support menu reviews, audits and food service quality initiatives where appropriate.
- Provide education and support to dietary, nursing team and care staff.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with the latest research and best practices in clinical nutrition.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics, with good standing with the College of Health and Care Professions of BC (CHCPBC).
- Experience in Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Geriatrics or Clinical Nutrition preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate problem-solving.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with computers, including experience using electronic medical records
- Must have proof of: Liability Insurance, WorkSafe BC Coverage, Vulnerable Sector Check.
What We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling that can complement existing work or other commitments, with a focus on work-life balance.
- Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding clinical dietitian consulting practice.
- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment with mentorship and ongoing clinical guidance.
- Opportunity to work meaningfully with seniors and make a direct impact on resident quality of life.
- A role that offers autonomy and flexibility while remaining connected to a supportive clinical team.
- Exposure to a variety of Long-Term Care and Assisted Living settings.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Casual
Pay: $46.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
