Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

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

Job summary

A major health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Dietitian to provide ethical and competent nutritional care in a variety of health service settings. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition, complete a dietetic internship, and be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietitians. This role includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and support for health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. The position is part-time with flexible hours.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major concentration in Foods and Nutrition.
• Dietetic Internship Program.
• Current registration (or eligibility) with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietitians (NSRD).
• Minimum one year working experience as a dietitian (preferred).
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice.
• Advise on diet and nutrition across health sectors.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to share nutrition expertise.
• Support nutritional health through health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Program

Current registration with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietitians

Tools

Meditech information system

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 195093
Location: Western Zone, Digby General Hospital
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly PT (20% x 1)
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team 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 province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have time to explore, discover, and participate in that Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us at www.novascotia.com to see why more people are moving here.

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 provides leadership to support the nutritional health of patients, clients, and communities through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation. The Dietitian participates in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including preceptoring Dietetic Interns. The Dietitian employs an evidence-informed approach to practice.

As a member of the inter-professional team, the Dietitian collaborates with health care team providers, shares nutrition expertise, ensures quality and continuity of care, and supports a range of health care services. Services are delivered 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
• Dietetic Internship Program
• Current registration (or eligibility) with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietitians (NSRD)
• Minimum one (1) 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 in an outpatient setting
• Current WHMIS is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Meditech information system an asset
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work under time pressure
• Participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Competencies in other languages are 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 / 23% FTE / 17.25 hours biweekly. Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $50.36 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 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.