Multisite Dietitian — Inpatient Nutrition & Mentoring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian for a multi-unit, multi-site role covering Queen's General Hospital home unit and Liverpool Satellite Unit. Responsibilities include providing nutrition care, mentoring students, and collaborating with the care team.

The position is permanent part-time (15 hours biweekly), with compensation in a broad hourly range. Applicants should have relevant NS licensure and experience in clinical nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university.
• Approved Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics Internship Program.
• Current registration or eligibility with the NS Regulator of Dietetics.
• Minimum 1 year of dietitian experience preferred.
• Inpatient clinical nutrition experience an asset.
• Competency in dysphagia, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Counselling patients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe dietetics care to patients/clients, families and communities.
• Mentor and precept Dietetic Students during practicum.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure high quality nutrition care.
• Maintain evidence-informed practice and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Counselling patients

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Nova Scotia Regulator Internship Program

Current registration with NS Regulator of Dietetics

Tools

WHMIS

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Dietitian for a multi-unit, multi-site role covering Queen's General Hospital home unit and Liverpool Satellite Unit. Responsibilities include providing nutrition care, mentoring students, and collaborating with the care team.

The position is permanent part-time (15 hours biweekly), with compensation in a broad hourly range. Applicants should have relevant NS licensure and experience in clinical nutrition.