Clinical Dietitian

5 days ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing competent, safe, and ethical nutrition care to patients and families in our Primary Health Care clinic.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to patients and families
  • Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care
  • Conduct health promotion and disease prevention activities
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives
About You

We are looking for a qualified and motivated individual with a strong background in nutrition and dietetics. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from a recognized university
  • Accredited dietetic internship (1 year integrated or postgraduate program)
  • Current Registration with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license
  • One year of clinical experience required
  • Primary care experience preferred
  • Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
  • Current CPR/BLS certification required
  • Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
  • Experience with group education
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
About You Continued

We are seeking an individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing and behavior change counseling
  • Exhibits creative problem-solving ability; Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), email, and internet
  • Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective research and analytical thinking skills
  • Access to a reliable transportation is required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset; French or Arabic preferred
Hours

This is a part-time long assignment (.50) with 37.5 hours bi-weekly. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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. The hourly rate for this position is $32.94 - $43.42.

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