Dietetic Technician - Nutrition & Food Services (204423)
Dietetic Technician - Nutrition & Food Services (204423)
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Job Description
Req ID: 204423
Location: CentralZoneDartmouth General Hospital
Department: NFSC Clinical Nutrition DGH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 12-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
Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition & Food Services and in collaboration with the Clinical Dietitian the Dietetic Technician conducts nutrition risk screening based on a pre-defined program. Using the established criteria the Dietetic Technician identifies patients at risk and refers these patients to the Dietitian. The Dietetic Technician interviews patients documents pertinent information and calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) and percentage of unintentional weight loss as appropriate. The Dietetic Technician is responsible for completing various menu management activities including visiting patients through meal rounds and inputting meal and/or nourishment information into the computerized menu management system to meet patients diet/food requirements and to optimize and encourage oral intake. In addition the Dietetic Technician is responsible for straight-forward nutrition education.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Food Service Supervisor certification or acceptable equivalent (2-3 years undergraduate program in food and nutrition or a combination of nutrition and food service courses)
- General knowledge of the function and operation of Food and Nutrition Services with particular knowledge of quantity and quality food service to patients
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and basic nutrition
- Computer skills preferred; knowledge of the Vision menu management system an asset
- Excellent communication teaching time management and organizational skills
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Long-assignment (approximately 24 months) Full-Time position; 75 Hours biweekly
- Hours may include days evenings weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$25.64 - $29.86 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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
