Clinical Dietitian - Primary Health Care
Clinical Dietitian - Primary Health Care
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Job Description
Req ID: 204288
Location: CentralZoneHants Community Hospital
Department: PHC CZ WH CDW HHWT
Type of Employment: CasualHourly PT long-assignment(20%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-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 Hants Health and Wellness Team (HHWT) is a community based integrated chronic disease prevention and management service that provides wellness programming and navigation chronic disease management nutrition education and emotional wellness counselling. The HHWT is an interdisciplinary team that builds community connections and partnerships to provide programs and services that are responsive to community needs. Principles of patient-centered care behaviour change and self-management are core to all programming and services.
Reporting to the Health Services Manager Primary Health Care the incumbent will use critical thinking and clinical judgment supporting patients (in both individual and group-based settings) with the management of their chronic disease and wellness. The Clinical Dietitian is team-focused and will collaborate with HHWT staff primary care providers other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and surrounding areas. This work is done through a community development population health and collaborative approach with emphasis on self-management supports.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university
Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program)
Current Membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license
Two years clinical experience preferred
Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification is required
Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Experience with group education
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing
Exhibits creative problem-solving ability; Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word PowerPoint) email and internet
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
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
- Long Assignment Part-time (20%) position; 15 hours bi-weekly
- Beginning as soon as possible with a duration of 12 months
- Dates are subject to change
- Shifts may include evenings weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$35.48 - $47.93 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.
Employment Type
Gig
