Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Clinical Coordinator, Oncology Nutrition, in consultation with the Provincial Director, Nutrition, and the Regional Cancer Centre Administrator provides leadership in the development of evidence-based practice in Oncology Nutrition, is involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical services delivered by the Regional Cancer Centre’s Nutrition Services Program and provides clinical direction and evaluation of assigned staff. Performs clinical, educational, community development, research, and administrative duties.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Master degree in Nutrition or in a related area from an accredited university.
•    Membership in the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and Dietitians of Canada.
•    Five years’ clinical nutrition practice with experience in an oncology setting including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
•    Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, motivator and facilitator.
•    Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
•    Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to accept responsibility, prioritize tasks and make decisions.
•    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary team with all levels of Centre staff, patients, the public and external health professionals.
•    Proficiency in the transfer of nutrition evidence based practice to community providers of nutritional care.
•    Experience and competency in program evaluation and research methods in nutritional care services.
•    Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment such as a personal computer and related software programs.
•    Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•      Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.