Wellness Facilitator - Dietitian - Chebucto Community Health Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Wellness Facilitator for the Central Zone in Halifax. The role supports community-based wellness programming, navigation, and collaboration with partners to deliver health-promoting activities and resources. Strong communication and team skills are essential.

The position is full-time, with 75 hours biweekly, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. CPR-AED and a valid NS driver's license are required; a pension and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition required.
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association with completion of Dietetic Internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
• Minimum 1 year related experience in Primary Health Care/community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and information about supports and programs for health and wellness needs.
• Collaborate with CHT staff, primary care and community partners to develop and evaluate wellness programming.
• Develop, implement and evaluate community-based wellness programming model with the team.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Facilitation

Motivational interviewing

Computer skills

CPR-AED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: PHC COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM PORTABLE-CCZ

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

The Community Health Team (CHT) is a community-based health initiative that focuses on wellness group programming, wellness navigation and working with community partners. The CHT works in collaboration with other groups/organizations in the community to offer programming and support. CHT wellness programming includes risk factor management, healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness and parenting.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Wellness Facilitator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the CHT serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. They provide guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living.

The Wellness Facilitator is team-focused and will collaborate with the CHT staff, primary care providers, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and in the surrounding areas through a community development, population health and collaborative approach. This individual also works collaboratively with the team and partners to develop, implement and evaluate the community-based wellness programming model that guides their work. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited institution is required
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required with completion of Dietetic Internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada
• Minimum 1-year related experience; including a combination of recent clinical experience, experience in a Primary Health Care setting/community-based team/community setting
• Facilitation/education skills utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles (both individual and group settings)
• Experience working with people living with a chronic condition(s)
• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principles
• In-depth knowledge of local health authority and community-based services
• Demonstrates person-centered/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Well developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends & holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 hourly

$53.43 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.

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

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.