Dietitian - Diabetes - Primary Health Care (Incentives Available)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading health authority dedicated to providing exceptional care in a vibrant community. As a Dietitian specializing in diabetes management, you'll play a pivotal role in promoting health and wellness through expert assessments and tailored interventions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Nova Scotia. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care and support for individuals living with diabetes and other chronic conditions. With competitive compensation and incentives, this role is perfect for passionate healthcare professionals seeking to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition required.
• Dietetic internship completion is mandatory.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge on diabetes management.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient care.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Health Promotion

Illness Prevention

Case Management

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Research Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

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Dietitian - Diabetes - Primary Health Care (Incentives Available)

Req ID: 183848
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Annapolis Community Health Centre, Digby Diabetes Centre
Department: PHC WZ AK LA Collaborative Practice ACHC
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status:CUPE HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-May-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.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Primary Health Care Lead, the incumbent will provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management. As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetes Centre, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services. These services include, but may not be limited to, health promotion, illness prevention, screening, treatment and monitoring of people living with diabetes. Expertise may also be required to support people living with other chronic health problems, community development and advocacy. The incumbent will be required to collaborate with others to increase community capacity as an educator, researcher and clinical practitioner. These services are provided within a holistic, client/family centred care framework.

The incumbent will provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

This is a multi-site position with Digby

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)
• 1 year of related experience required. If no applicants meet the one year experience required, applicants with less than one years’ experience may be considered.
• 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

• Permanent part-time position; 75hours bi-weekly.
• Shifts include days, nights and weekends (or other specific hours of shifts)
• Travel between the two sites would be required

Compensation and Incentives

$34.78 - $45.85 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.

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