Dietitian Nutrition and Food Services

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. This position is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient including the prevention detection and treatment of malnutrition and medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. 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 an 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.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
Dietetic Internship Program required
Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD) 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

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

A skills test may be required as part of the selection process.

• Permanent part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Hours may include days evenings weekends and holidays

$37.27 - $51.62 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.