Dietitian - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for the Eastern Zone New Waterford Collaborative Practice. You will provide nutrition assessment, develop patient-centered care plans, and educate patients and caregivers on disease-related nutrition management.

Work involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and occasional travel to multiple sites within the region. A Dietetics internship, licensure, and relevant experience are required or preferred as listed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
• Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required
• Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Two years of related experience in an adult health care facility preferred
• Specialty Practice Certifications such as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset
• Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care and educates patients about disease management.
• Develops and implements patient-centered, goal-focused care plans with ongoing evaluation.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary health professional team to optimize clinical and fiscal outcomes.

Skills

French (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Completion of Dietetic internship

Licensure by Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics

Job description

Location: EasternZone,New Waterford Collaborative Practice
Department: PHC EZ CB FP New Waterford
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%)
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 22-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health professional team and is responsible for the nutrition care, disease management and education of patients. The Dietitian initiates a cost effective nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centered, goal-focused care plan, with ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence based best practice, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the continuum of care of patients with effective, evidence based strategies to self manage disease thereby decreasing the risk associated complications and hospital admissions. As part of patient care, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management. The Clinical Dietitian is part of and promotes a health care team approach to patient care.

The Dietitian will provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
• Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required
• Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Two years of related experience in an adult health care facility preferred
• Specialty Practice Certificationsuch as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset
• Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment, full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months in length (assignment length subject to change)
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Travel to various sites may be required

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