Dietitian - Nutrition Food Services 199815
Dietitian - Nutrition Food Services 199815
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Job Description
Req ID: 199815
Location: Central Zone Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: NFSC Clinical Nutrition DGH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT 100 x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 7Apr25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
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. 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 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.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
- Approved Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists Dietetic Internship Program required
- Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists 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.
Hours
- Permanent FullTime; 75 Hours Biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$35.48 $47.94Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
