Dietetic Technician - Nutrition & Food Services

Natural Factors; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia as a Dietetic Technician. This role involves conducting nutrition screenings, managing patient menus, and providing education. Ideal candidates will have food service certification and strong communication skills. Enjoy a part-time position with flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Conducts nutrition risk screening and identifies at-risk patients.
• Interviews patients and provides straightforward nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Manages menus and visits patients during meal rounds.
• Documents information and calculates BMI and weight loss.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Food and Nutrition Services

Competencies in Other Languages

Education

Food Service Supervisor Certification

Undergraduate Program in Food and Nutrition

Tools

Vision Menu Management System

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202764

Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII

Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition QEII

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly PT long-assignment (20%) x 1)

Posting Closing Date: 16-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning, operating hospitals, health centres, and community programs across the province. Join our diverse team of professionals providing 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.

We believe there's a place here for everyone, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. Enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to explore and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition & Food Services and in collaboration with the Clinical Dietitian, the Dietetic Technician conducts nutrition risk screening, identifies at-risk patients, and refers them to the Dietitian. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, documenting information, calculating BMI and weight loss, managing menus, visiting patients during meal rounds, inputting meal data into the system, and providing straightforward nutrition education.

About You

We welcome applicants with:

• Food Service Supervisor certification or acceptable equivalent (2-3 years undergraduate program in food and nutrition or similar coursework)
• Knowledge of Food and Nutrition Services, therapeutic diets, and basic nutrition
• Computer skills; familiarity with the 'Vision' menu management system is an asset
• Excellent communication, teaching, time management, and organizational skills
• Competencies in other languages; French is an asset

Please ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-Time; 15 hours biweekly
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$25.64 - $29.86 hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted. This position is part of the Healthcare bargaining unit, with preference given to unionized employees. Employees are encouraged to review their seniority hours and dates in their online profile. If changing unions or employment status, seek clarification on seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements before accepting.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.