Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

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

Job summary

A health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a part-time Dietitian for the Obesity Clinic within Cape Breton Regional Hospital. This role involves providing dietary advice, supporting nutritional health for patients, and participating in clinical practices. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Human Nutrition, complete a Dietetic Internship, and ideally have previous dietitian experience. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered. Join a diverse team dedicated to health excellence and community wellbeing.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Current registration or eligibility with NSRD is necessary.
• At least one year of dietitian experience is preferred.
• Experience in inpatient clinical nutrition is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical Dietitian practice.
• Support patient nutritional health, addressing malnutrition.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for quality client care.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Dysphagia management

Counseling patients

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in healthcare teams

Language competency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Program

Current registration with NSRD

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ PERI Obesity Clinic

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1

UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Dec-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.

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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, 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

• 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 asset
• 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

• Permanent, Part-Time, 37.5 Hours Bi-Weekly
• 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 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.