Dietitian / Nutritionist

Company: IWK Health
Requisition ID: 195166
Department/Program: Assembly, Digital and Client Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $34.7828 - $47.4546/hour
Closing Date: Open until filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietitian is responsible for the management of the food service software for IWK Patient Food Services. The Dietitian establishes and maintains contact with the IWK patients and family members who have expressed questions or concerns surrounding Dial for Dining services and/or menu. The Dietitian will be responsible for coordinating all food production for the Food Services Department, including patient feeding within the IWK Health Centre and its off-site locations, cafeteria, and catering services. This position is responsible for the supervision and scheduling of staff. The Dietitian provides nutrition education and acts as a mentor to dietetic interns and volunteers.

Hours of Work

Primarily Monday to Friday, variable shifts, and flexible hours required.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required.
• Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Licensed member of the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required (or eligible for licensure).
• Eligible for membership to Dietitians of Canada (DC).
• Advanced food safety training required.
• Two (2) years experience as an administrative dietitian preferred.
• Certification as a Journeyperson Cook is an asset.
• WHMIS training required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Knowledge of Oracle Cerner and CBORD preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and menu planning.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and supervise food service staff members.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in various settings as well as the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates excellent initiative and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centred Care is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively and coordinate unexpected circumstances within the Food Service department.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.