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Dietitian - Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management Primary Health Care
3 months ago
Req ID: 184569
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: PHC WZ LQ CDW Diabetes Centre FMH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Aug-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager, the incumbent will provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management. The Dietitian with a focus on Diabetes care will use critical thinking and clinical judgment in coordinating, facilitating and improving the management of patients with Diabetes and co-occurring chronic conditions within an integrated primary health care model. Consistent with DCPNS and CDA standards and guidelines, the CDM nurse will provide comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals with Diabetes. As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetes Centre, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services. These services include, but may not be limited to, health promotion, illness prevention, screening, treatment and monitoring of people living with diabetes. Expertise may also be required to support people living with other chronic health problems, community development and advocacy. The incumbent will be required to collaborate with others to increase community capacity as an educator, researcher and clinical practitioner. These services are provided within a holistic, client/family centred care framework.
Consistent with DCPNS and CDA standards and guidelines, the Dietitian will provide comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals with Diabetes. The incumbent 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 Authority.
About YouWe 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 required
- 2 years of diabetes chronic disease management experience required
- Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Current CPR/BLS certification is required
- Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, or required to complete within 2 years
- Willingness to obtain adult insulin dose adjustment within 6-12 months and insulin dose adjustment for pregnancy and pumps within 2 years.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- 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- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.
- Shifts are day time. Evening and weekends shifts may be required
- Travel between sites may be required
$32.94 - $43.42 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 You've 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.
