Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services Specialist

3 days ago


Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Dietitian to join our team in the Nutrition and Food Services department. As a Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing expert nutrition advice and care to patients, families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to patients, families, and communities.
  • Advise on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors.
  • Lead team efforts to support the nutritional health of patients, clients, and communities through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support, and rehabilitation.
  • Participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including preceptoring dietetic interns.
  • Employ an evidence-informed approach to practice.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Dietitian with a strong background in nutrition and food services. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree with a major concentration in Foods and Nutrition.
  • Dietetic Internship Program completion.
  • Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association.
  • Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian.
  • Inpatient clinical nutrition experience.
  • Competency in dysphagia management, enteral, and parenteral nutrition.
  • Experience counseling patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Current WHMIS.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under pressure of time limitations.
  • Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent part-time position with 30 hours biweekly. 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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