Multi-Site Dietitian - Renal Dialysis

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority's Western Zone is seeking a Dietitian to provide competent, ethical nutrition care across patient, family and community settings. The role supports inpatient and practicum activities and participates in nutrition team collaboration.

The successful candidate(s) will be regularly assigned to shifts at the Liverpool Satellite Unit and the Queen's General Hospital. This multi‑unit position requires NS licensure, with focus on dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university.
• Approved Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics Internship Program required.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required.
• Minimum one year working experience as a Dietitian preferred.
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under time pressure.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
• Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Counselling patients

Dysphagia management

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Teamwork

Independent work

French language asset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Nova Scotia Dietetics Internship Program

NS Regulator Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req ID: 227599
Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital
Department: REN Liverpool Satellite Unit
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (20%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26

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. 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.

Please note this is a Multi-Unit/Multi-Site position in which the Queen's General Hospital has been designated as the home unit. The successful candidate(s) will be regularly assigned to shifts at the Liverpool Satellite Unit and the Queen's General Hospital.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
• Approved Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required
• Minimum one (1) year working experience as a Dietitian preferred
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an assets
• 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, french preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, part-time position; 15 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $61.62 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.

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.