Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a qualified Dietitian responsible for providing nutritional care and guidance. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and relevant dietetic internship. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position is casual with full-time long hours, offering competitive hourly compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university.
• Approved Dietetic Internship Program with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians.
• Current registration or eligibility with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional advice and therapy.
• Support team efforts in nutritional health.
• Participate in Dietetic Practicum and mentorship.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Language competencies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Program

Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

• Req ID: 206283
• Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital
• Department: NFSC Clinical Nutrition HCH
• Type of Employment: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
• NSGEU Healthcare Position
• Posting Closing Date: 15-Jul-25

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 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
• Approved Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists Dietetic Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists 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 time pressure
• 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.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time; 75 Hours Biweekly
• Approximately 19 Months

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 Youve 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.