Nutrition Services Manager

3 days ago


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

The successful candidate will support the Director of Nutrition and Food Services in the Eastern Zone to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition & Food Services. This role will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within Sydney area.

The Manager will champion the integration of nutrition care and food service and be responsible for the provision of nutrition care services to patients, residents, and clients in both institutional, ambulatory, and community settings. The Manager will collaborate on provincial initiatives and standards such as the implementation of the Nova Scotia Health Healthy Eating Policy at applicable sites.

About the Role
  • Responsible for implementing nutrition care standards, monitoring of clinical dietetic performance, managing the nutritional component of Nutrition and Food Services, and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
  • Ensure all safety, quality, and clinical/nutrition care standards are maintained for positive patient, resident, and client nutritional outcomes, and ensures compliancy with therapeutic nutrition requirements and restrictions to address patient medical needs.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Nutrition and Food Services to develop and implement new initiatives and provincial standards.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced dietitian with a strong management background, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality nutrition care services. If you have the following qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
  • Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
  • Membership in a professional association, Dietitians of Canada preferred.
  • Completion of Advanced Food Safety Training.
  • Five (5) years' progressive management experience in healthcare as a dietitian in addition to having clinically related practice experience.
  • Experience in scope of practice for dietitians, dietetic technicians, and food service supervisors, and food service management.
What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health offers a competitive salary range of $40.15-$53.34 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.


  • Manager Nutrition

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Job Summary: Nova Scotia Health seeks a Manager of Nutrition and Food Services to oversee the delivery of nutrition and food services in the Eastern Zone, ensuring effective and efficient operations and day-to-day management. Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health,...

  • Nutrition Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, Eastern Zone, plays a crucial role in supporting the Director, Nutrition and Food Services, Eastern Zone, in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition & Food Services. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and...

  • Manager Nutrition

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the PositionThe Manager of Nutrition and Food Services supports the Director in ensuring the effective delivery of Nutrition & Food Services in the Eastern Zone. The Manager plans, organizes, and controls all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within multiple sites.The Manager champions the integration of nutrition care and food...

  • Nutrition Manager

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of Nutrition and Food Services within the Eastern Zone, including multiple sites such as Antigonish, Sherbrooke, Guysborough, and...

  • Nutrition Manager

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of Nutrition and Food Services within the Eastern Zone, including multiple sites such as Antigonish, Sherbrooke, Guysborough, and...

  • Nutrition Manager

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of Nutrition and Food Services within the Eastern Zone, including multiple sites such as Antigonish, Sherbrooke, Guysborough, and...

  • Nutrition Manager

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within multiple sites of the Eastern Zone.The...

  • Nutrition Manager

    1 month ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within multiple sites of the Eastern Zone.The...

  • Nutrition Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of Nutrition & Food Services within the Eastern Zone. This includes championing the integration of nutrition care and food service,...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Nutrition Services Manager, Sydney Area supports the Director of Nutrition and Food Services to ensure effective delivery of Nutrition & Food Services. The Manager plans, organizes, and controls operations and day-to-day management of NFS in Sydney area.Reporting to the Director, Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), Eastern Zone, the...

  • Nutrition Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within multiple sites of the Eastern Zone.The...

  • Nutrition Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition Manager to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS within multiple sites of the Eastern Zone.The...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityReporting to the Director, Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), Eastern Zone, the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, Eastern Zone, plays a vital role in the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition & Food Services. This includes planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of operations and day-to-day management of NFS...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Dietitian to join our Nutrition and Food Services team. As a Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing expert nutrition advice and care to patients, families, and communities. You will work collaboratively with healthcare teams to support the nutritional health of patients,...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Clinical Dietitian, bringing your expertise in nutrition and dietetics to our team. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of innovative...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis is a pooling posting; your application will be paired with an existing vacancy.The Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to the patient/client, family, and community. The Dietitian advises on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors. This position is...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the RoleThe Dietitian is responsible for providing competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to patients, families, and communities. This role advises on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors, leading team efforts to support patient nutritional health through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support, and...

  • Nutrition Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the RoleThe Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health organization is seeking a highly skilled Nutrition Consultant to join their team as a Patient Advocate. This is a permanent full-time position, with a salary range of $32.95 - $43.43 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert nutrition advice to patients, families, and...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Dietitian is a key member of the healthcare team, responsible for providing expert nutrition advice and care to patients across the Eastern Zone. This role requires a strong understanding of nutrition and dietetics, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nutrition advice and care to...


  • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Dietitian is a key member of the Nutrition and Food Services team, responsible for providing expert nutrition advice and care to patients across various sites and community-based locations throughout the Eastern Zone. This role requires a strong understanding of nutrition and dietetics, as well as excellent communication and...