The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Services program is seeking a Registered Dietician who is certified as a diabetes educator (CDE) to serve as a Dietitian/Diabetes Educator. Based out of Port Alberni, this term (Backfill till September 2025), full-time position will provide culturally safe diabetes education, consultation and liaison to clients, caregivers, family members and other service providers for Nuu-chah-nulth members. This position requires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by Helicopter, float plane and boat.
Responsibilities Include
- Use a trauma-informed, culturally safe approach when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care for clients or community programs.
- Apply the principles of strengths-based, patient-centric care and the First Nations’ perspectives of wellness when working with individuals and communities.
- Facilitate education sessions in a group setting for individuals with diabetes and their support persons/family members and for community staff.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Nuu-Chah-Nulth diabetes programming, resources, and protocols.
- Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues including organizing and/or mobilizing community members and/or other professionals in the support of diabetes self-management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Dietician current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of B.C.
- 3- 5 years of experience providing diabetes self-management education
- Current Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification would be considered an asset.
- Experience working as a health professional with First Nations.
- Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture and traditions; or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
- Strong personal boundaries and familiarity with ethical issues that arise from working with high-risk populations.
- Possess a valid BC Driver’s License and have daily access to reliable vehicle.
Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $78,000 - $95,000.
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Apply by sending your cover letter, resume, and three references (available to call) to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this position.