Dietitian - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Amherst; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Dental benefits

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutrition care to patients, families and communities within a collaborative, inter-professional team. The role supports nutrition services across health sectors and participates in internship programs.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition, current registration, and ideally inpatient nutrition experience. The position allows for a 60-hour biweekly schedule and includes a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition required and current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics.
• Minimum one year of dietitian experience preferred; inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical dietitian services to patients/clients, families and communities.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Support participation in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program and precept dietetic interns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

French language (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition

Registration with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics

Tools

Meditech information system

Job description

Req ID: 228555
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition OP CRHCC
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-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.
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
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics 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

• Permanent part‑time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 hourly

$53.42 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer
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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