Dietitian - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; North Sydney; Sur place; CAD 51 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Travel coverage

Defined pension

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Résumé du poste

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian to provide dietetics care and nutrition therapy across health sectors. You will lead collaborative care, support malnutrition management, and participate in practicum and internship programs.

The role requires NSRD registration or eligibility, a BSc in Human Nutrition, and a Dietetic Internship. Inpatient nutrition experience is preferred and responsibilities include counselling patients and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university.
• Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the NSRD required.
• Minimum one year working experience as a dietitian preferred.
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an asset.
• Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Experience counselling patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to patients/clients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to support nutritional care and continuity.
• Lead or participate in dietetic practicum and internship activities.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization & problem-solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Formation

BSc Human Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Program

NSRD registration or eligibility

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

• Dietetic Internship Program required

Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital

Department: NFSC Clinical Nutrition Industrial CB

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 21-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. The Dietitian is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient, including the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition and medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. The Dietitian participates in the Dietetic Practicum and Internship program, including but not limited to preceptoring and mentoring Dietetic Students.

The Dietitian is accountable to employ an evidence informed approach to practice.

As a member of the Nutrition and Food services, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with healthcare team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care, and supporting a range of healthcare 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 of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
• Dietetic Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD) required
• Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an assets
• Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Experience counselling patients
• Current WHMIS an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Demonstrated effective 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 collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

A skills test may be required as part of the selection process.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.