Clinical Dietitian, Specific Care Clinics

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 201765

Department/Program: Specific Care Clinics, Mental Health And Addictions

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: May 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $35.4785 - $49.6137 /hour

Closing Date: May 08, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and offer modern facilities or virtual work options. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities, and are grateful for donor support.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We work to eliminate discrimination and build trust, acknowledge biases, and reduce barriers faced by our diverse communities. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply, aiming for a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Community Mental Health and Addictions, the Dietitian will be a key member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in assessments, providing dietetic services to patients and families, and consulting with other health professionals. The Dietitian must have specialized knowledge and experience working with youth presenting with eating disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings, able to assess and manage associated risks. An interest in helping youth through the stabilization phase and familiarity with treatment interventions like Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing are essential.

The Dietitian will also provide consultation and support to inpatient, day treatment, and CMHA services, and participate in mentoring clinical trainees.

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Evenings may be required.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited university (Master’s preferred)
• Successful completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited dietetic internship
• Current license to practice with Nova Scotia Dietetic Association or eligibility to obtain one
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, youth, and families in a mental health setting
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with children and youth with eating disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation
• Knowledge of eating disorders, mental health conditions, and nutritional management
• Understanding of Emotion Focused Therapy, Family Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
• Commitment to family-centered care
• Ability to recommend nutrition support and manage complications related to eating disorders
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently
• Other language skills are an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note we only contact shortlisted candidates. If invited for assessment, you may request accommodations.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Clarify employment details before accepting.

Employment offers are conditional on background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as an internal applicant.