Clinical Dietitian (Diabetes Educator) - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Clinical Dietitian (Diabetes Educator) for part-time employment focused on chronic disease management. This role combines nutrition education with collaborative healthcare practices to improve community wellness. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, fostering a supportive environment for patient-centric care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association.
• Two years clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with group education.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in managing chronic disease and wellness.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and community groups.
• Deliver nutrition education and emotional wellness counselling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Dietetic internship (1 year integrated or post graduate)

Current Membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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Req ID: 204286

Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital

Department: PHC CZ WH CDW HHWT

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment ( 40% ) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

The Hants Health and Wellness Team (HHWT) is a community based, integrated chronic disease prevention and management service that provides wellness programming and navigation, chronic disease management, nutrition education, and emotional wellness counselling. The HHWT is an interdisciplinary team that builds community connections and partnerships to provide programs and services that are responsive to community needs. Principles of patient-centered care, behaviour change, and self-management are core to all programming and services.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Primary Health Care, the incumbent will use critical thinking and clinical judgment supporting patients (in both individual and group-based settings) with the management of their chronic disease and wellness. The Clinical Dietitian is team-focused and will collaborate with HHWT staff, primary care providers, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and surrounding areas. This work is done through a community development, population health and collaborative approach with emphasis on self-management supports.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university
• Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program)
• Current Membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
• Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license
• Two years clinical experience preferred
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required
• Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
• Experience with group education
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing
• Exhibits creative problem-solving ability; Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), email and internet
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective research and analytical thinking skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
  
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-time (40%) position; 30 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning as soon as possible with a duration of 12 months
• Dates are subject to change
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends & holidays
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$35.48 - $47.93 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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