Dietitian - Primary Health Care

1 week ago


Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Dietitian to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to patients, families, and communities. This includes advising on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors, providing leadership in team efforts to support nutritional health, and participating in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program.

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.
  • Provide leadership in team efforts to support nutritional health.
  • Participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program.
Requirements
  • B.Sc. Major in Nutrition/Dietetics.
  • 1 year of diabetes-related experience required.
  • 3-5 years of recent related experience in an acute care/community setting.
  • Completion of an approved Dietetic internship.
  • Licensed with Nova Scotia Dietetic Association.
  • Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada.
  • Certified Diabetes Educator preferred.
  • Experience in Primary Healthcare an asset.
  • Experience working in a rural setting with diverse client population as asset.
  • Current successful completion of a BCLS program is required or willingness to obtain.
Working Conditions
  • Long assignment full-time position (approx. 7-month term); 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Shifts include days. May include evenings and weekends (or other specific hours of shifts).
  • Travel to various sites may be required.
Compensation and Incentives

$32.30 - $42.58 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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