Clinical Dietitian
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes management support and education to patients with diabetes.
The Clinical Dietitian will work closely with primary care providers to provide patients with the support they need to manage their diabetes. The goal of this role is to provide education and self-management support for patients to manage their blood sugars, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.
The Clinical Dietitian will participate in medication management, insulin initiation, insulin adjustment and follow up, diabetes nutrition counseling, self-management support, physical activity counseling, and providing links with resources in the community.
The core of this position is providing patients with the skills and confidence to self-manage their chronic condition.
About YouWe are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition
- Successful completion of a dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada
- Registration with Nova Scotia Dietetic Association (NSDA) is required
- Willing to complete requirements for Insulin Dose Adjustment under existing care directives
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in profession
- Registration with relevant health discipline licensing body
- Certified Diabetes Educator, or able to obtain within 2 years of being employed in a Diabetes Management Centre
- Knowledge in areas of Diabetes Care
- Training and knowledge in motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques
- Experience in delivering diabetes education to clients in one-on-one and group settings
- Superior organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Experience in adult education and demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated Interest in applying new technologies and strategies to education
- May be required to work at multiple sites and community locations
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evening, weekends and holidays
$43.43 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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