Dietitian - Primary Health Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Guysborough County, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

The incumbent will provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management. As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetic education Centre team, 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.

About You
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dietitian to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university and a Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program).
  • Current Membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association is required, and Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license is a must.
  • Two years clinical experience is preferred, and Membership in Dietitians of Canada is also preferred.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification is required, and Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator is preferred.
  • The successful candidate will have experience with group education, demonstrated time management and organizational skills, and familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing.
  • They will also exhibit creative problem-solving ability, ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care, and computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), email and internet.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective research and analytical thinking skills, and competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.
Hours
  • This is a short assignment part-time position; 45 hours bi-weekly.
Compensation and Incentives

The successful candidate 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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