Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for the Nutrition and Food Services team at QEII Halifax Infirmary. You will provide leadership in nutrition care, support malnutrition management, and mentor students within the Dietetic Practicum.

Requires Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, NS Dietitians registration, and 1 year clinical experience. Inpatient nutrition experience preferred. Permanent full-time position (75 hours biweekly) with benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from an accredited university.
• Approved Nova Scotia College of Dietians and Nutritionists Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Current registration or eligibility with NSCDN required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical nutrition care to patients/clients/families.
• Lead and support interprofessional care teams in nutrition management and care planning.
• Precept and mentor Dietetic Practicum and Internship students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Nutrition

NS Dietitians Internship

Current NS Dietitians Registration

Job description

Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 226796

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition & Food HI

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition

Posting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

The Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to the patient/client, family, and community. The Dietitian advises on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors. This position is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient, including the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition and medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. The Dietitian participates in the Dietetic Practicum and Internship program, including but not limited to preceptoring and mentoring Dietetic Students.

The Dietitian is accountable to employ evidence informed approach to practice.

As a member of the Nutrition and Food services, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with healthcare team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care, and supporting a range of healthcare services. These services are provided within a holistic, client centered framework in accordance with our mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
• Approved Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists Dietetic Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists required
• Minimum one (1) year working experience as a Dietitian preferred
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an assets
• Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Experience counselling patients

More About You

• Current WHMIS an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under pressure of time limitations
• Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team
• Competencies in other languages an asset

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

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.

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