Clinical Dietitian

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time $35 - $47

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Dietitian, as a Medical Nutrition Therapy specialist, is a member of the interdisciplinary health professional team for the Hearts & Health in Motion programs, focusing on primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention & rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiovascular risk factor modification.

The Dietitian is responsible for nutritional care, including medical nutrition therapy, patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centred, goal-focused care plan, and ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, aiming to optimize clinical and fiscal outcomes. The Dietitian also educates patients/caregivers about their disease and its relation to nutritional management.

Providing clinical leadership and organization for nutrition programs, the Dietitian communicates with other health disciplines, family members, caregivers, and the public regarding health promotion and nutrition treatment.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Program Lead, and Medical Director, the Dietitian collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals, participates in research, evaluates program outcomes, and shares responsibilities. The position includes mentoring dietetic students and supervising volunteers. Excellent communication skills are required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree program major in Food and Nutrition from a recognized University required
  • Successful completion of a dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada required
  • Registered member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
  • Cardiovascular clinic experience preferred
  • Cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred
  • CDE – Certified Diabetes Educator as an asset
  • Current BCLS certification including AED
  • Experience in motivational communication and behavior change techniques in individual and group settings an asset
  • Experience working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Experience with patient group education, utilizing adult education and self-management support preferred
  • Training in Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement practice preferred
  • Past experience in a community setting is an asset
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations and shift priorities quickly
  • Moderate to High amount of walking and physical activity daily
  • Work area includes multiple program sites in NSHA with travel required
Hours
  • Long Assignment, Part-time (40%) position; approximately 30 hours biweekly
  • Approximately 12 months (subject to change)
  • Includes day and evening shifts
  • Evening hours required
  • Flexible scheduling
Compensation and Benefits

$34.78 - $47.45 Hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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