Dietitian

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority at Valley Regional Hospital invites a Dietitian to join the NFS Clinical Nutrition VRH team for a long-assignment part-time role (15 hours bi-weekly). The Dietitian will provide leadership in nutrition care, advise on diet and nutrition, and participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program.

Collaborating with an inter-professional team, you’ll promote evidence-informed practice, quality care, and client-centered services across health sectors in a holistic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition required.
• Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Current registration with the NS Dietetic Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe and ethical nutrition care to patients/clients.
• Lead nutrition care as part of an inter-professional team.
• Participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program and precept interns.
• Apply evidence-informed practice to all dietetics activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition counseling

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Meditech

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Program

Registration with NS Dietetic Association

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req ID: 227994
Location: WesternZone,Valley Regional Hospital
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition VRH
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly PT long-assignment(20%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 23-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, client/community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation. The Dietitian is responsible to participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including but not limited to Preceptoring Dietetic Interns.
The dietitian is accountable to employ an evidence informed approach to practice.

As a member of the inter-professional team, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with health care team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care and supporting a range of health care 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’s degree with major concentration in Foods and Nutrition required
• Dietetic Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association is required
• Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience an assets
• Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Experience counselling patients in an outpatient setting
• Current WHMIS an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications, Familiarity with the Meditech considered an asset information system considered an asset
• Demonstrated 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 as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• 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; 15 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 18 months

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.

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