Dietitian - Primary Health Care (204167)
Dietitian - Primary Health Care (204167)
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Job Description
Req ID: 204167
Location: Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital (Highland Health Home & Learning Centre)
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-25
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 community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality 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 work-life 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health professional team and is responsible for the nutrition care disease management and education of patients. The Dietitian initiates a cost effective nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment the development and implementation of a patient-centered goal-focused care plan with ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused incorporate evidence based best practice are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the continuum of care of patients with effective evidence based strategies to self manage disease thereby decreasing the risk associated complications and hospital admissions. As part of patient care the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management. The Clinical Dietitian is part of and promotes a health care team approach to patient care.
The Dietitian will provide health assessment interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts regulations policies standards guidelines mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health.
The Highland Health Home and Learning Centre will be a learning and training environment where all NSH staff and physicians are expected to mentor and preceptor students and learners as part of their regular role.
Please note this position requires travel to facilities within Pictou County. A valid drivers license and access to transportation is required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
- Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
- Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
- Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Two years of related experience in an adult health care facility preferred
- Specialty Practice Certificationsuch as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset
- Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full-Time (75hours bi-weekly)
Shifts may include evenings weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$35.48 - $47.94 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.
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 self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
