Clinical Dietitian - Integrated Chronic Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Location (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their Integrated Chronic Care Services team. This role emphasizes patient-centered nutrition care and disease management, focusing on optimizing clinical outcomes through evidence-based strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, relevant licensure, and experience in adult healthcare. Join a passionate team dedicated to high-quality care and enjoy a work-life balance while exploring the beautiful Atlantic lifestyle.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and licensure required.
• Two years of experience in adult healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Manage nutrition care and disease management for chronic conditions.

Skills

Nutrition Care

Disease Management

Patient Education

Bilingual Competency (French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association

Membership in Dietitians of Canada

Job description

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Clinical Dietitian - Integrated Chronic Care Services

Req ID: 202620
Location: Central Zone, Integrated Chronic Care Service
Department: PHC CZ CDW ICCS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Join our passionate team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration of the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Please note: This position requires adherence to the Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) scent-free policy.

The Clinical Dietitian at ICCS is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for nutrition care, disease management, and education of patients with chronic conditions. The role involves developing and implementing cost-effective, patient-centered care plans aimed at optimizing clinical and fiscal outcomes, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. The Dietitian manages the continuum of care with evidence-based strategies to support self-managed disease.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited institution
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association
• Completion of Dietetic Internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada
• Two years of related experience in an adult healthcare facility (preferred)
• Specialty certifications such as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), certification for the Diabetes Management Centre, and Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) are assets
• Reliable transportation for work travel
• Competencies in other languages, especially French, are preferred

Ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent part-time (0.80); 60 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$35.48 - $47.94 hourly

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Employees should review their seniority and benefits details in their online profile before accepting employment. Please clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements with HR if changing unions or employment status.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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