Nutrition Specialist for Primary Healthcare

1 week ago


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

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

Salary and Benefits

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 estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $67,343 to $88,571 based on a bi-weekly salary of $32.30 to $42.58 per hour and a 75-hour bi-weekly work schedule.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide competent, safe and ethical professional practice to patients/clients, families, and communities by advising on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors.
  • Participate in team efforts to support the nutritional health of patients, clients/community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support, and rehabilitation.

This role requires collaboration with healthcare team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care, and supporting a range of healthcare services within a holistic, client-centered framework.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of recent experience in an acute care/community setting.
  • Completion of an approved Dietetic internship program.
  • Licensed with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association.
  • Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada.
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (required to obtain and maintain this certificate within 3 years of gaining employment in the Integrated CDM model).
  • Experience in primary healthcare and working in a rural setting with diverse client populations are assets.

A strong client focus, ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships, and excellent communication and conflict resolution skills are essential for success in this role.

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions services.


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