Metabolic Nutrition Clerk

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Metabolic Nutrition Clerk to support its Nutrition Support Program. This role involves ordering specialized nutritional products, maintaining databases, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best care for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to family-centered care. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing essential services to the community while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program required.
• Minimum of one year related administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Nutrition Support Program, including ordering metabolic food and formulas.
• Maintain patient and formula databases and prepare reports.
• Liaise with patients, families, and clinical dietitians.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Language Skills other than English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 203006

Department/Program: Clinical Nutrition, Digital and Client Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until August 2026, 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Off & Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $25.1868 - $28.0806/hour

Closing Date: 19 May 2025 (Applications 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 focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talents, celebrate successes, and offer modern facilities or virtual work options. We are committed to an anti-racist environment, acknowledging the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, and actively work to eliminate discrimination. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Centre-Wide Clinical Nutrition and accountable to the Coordinator for Clinical Nutrition, the Metabolic Nutrition Clerk is responsible for operating the Nutrition Support Program. This includes ordering metabolic food and formulas for Nova Scotia patients enrolled in nutrition support programs, invoicing, maintaining patient and formula databases, and preparing reports. The Clerk liaises with patients, families, caregivers, clinical dietitians, diet technicians, supply, procurement, and purchasing staff, vendors, and delivery companies. Performs other related duties as required.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday (8 am - 4 pm), excluding holidays.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program required
• Minimum of one (1) year related administrative experience required; two (2) years preferred
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Nutrition is an asset
• Equivalent education and experience considered
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher); testing may be conducted
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork
• Ability to work respectfully with inter-professional teams
• High initiative, diligence, attention to detail, self-discipline
• Commitment to continual learning and supporting colleagues
• Family Centred Care commitment
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
• Language skills other than English are assets

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews or testing. If invited, you may request accommodations for assessments.

This position is within the Admin Professionals bargaining unit. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees. Applicants changing unions or employment status should clarify benefits and seniority before accepting.

Employment offers are conditional on background checks and credential verification.

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