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Clinical Dietitian

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

The Clinical Dietitian, as a Medical Nutrition Specialist, is a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team responsible for directing and providing nutrition care and education to patients. This role involves initiating a cost-effective medical nutrition therapy care process, comprising patient assessment, development of patient-centered care plans, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical Dietitian ensures that nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, evidence-based, and optimized for both clinical and fiscal outcomes, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

In the ambulatory setting, the Clinical Dietitian provides patients with effective, evidence-based strategies to self-manage their disease, reducing hospital admission rates. By ensuring optimal nutrition status for patients requiring hospitalization, the Clinical Dietitian enhances medical management, leading to improved clinical outcomes such as decreased infection rates, shorter hospital stays, and reduced readmission rates.

As a member of a primary healthcare (PHC) Diabetes Centre team, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services. The Dietitian with a focus on Diabetes care uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to coordinate, facilitate, and improve the management of patients with Diabetes and co-occurring chronic conditions within an integrated primary healthcare model.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Completion of an approved Dietetic internship
  • Licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or willingness to obtain within 2 years
  • Experience with group education and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills
  • Leadership, planning, organization, and time management skills
  • Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent, full-time position with a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule. Shifts may include days, evenings, and weekends, with occasional travel between sites required.

The successful candidate will be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.