Nutrition Expert

7 days ago


New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Dietitian reports to the Health Services Lead of Primary Health Care and works within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to provide advanced clinical skills and techniques to the population of patients served by the Collaborative Family Practices within Pictou County.

The Dietitian acts as a resource in the area of nutritional assessment, education, and counseling in both one-on-one and group settings. The Dietitian is responsible for accessing, consulting, and mobilizing available interdisciplinary and community resources to facilitate client goal attainment.

Travel will be required, and as such, access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dietitian who possesses the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science with a major in Food and Nutrition is required.
  • Dietetic internship is required.
  • Member or eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association (NSDA) is required.
  • Certified Diabetes Educator is preferred.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices in the field of nutrition, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of chronic disease.
  • Strong understanding of health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health theory and practice would be an asset.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn group facilitation, adult education, and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn health coaching techniques and interventions.
  • Experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is an asset.
  • Demonstrated competence in electronic communication, excellence in Microsoft Office products, including Access and Word, is required.

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Full-time long assignment; 75 hours biweekly
  • Approximately 14 months
  • Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits

$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.



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