Community Nutritionist

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada North End Community Health Centre Full time

Job Purpose:
The Community Nutritionist reports to the Manager of Allied Health - Primary Care as a member of the Community and Mental Health team. The Community Nutritionist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the clinical nutrition program while supporting and overseeing the community-based component.

Clinical programming is provided in a primary care setting with an interdisciplinary health team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dentistry, and other allied health professionals. The Community Nutritionist provides individual nutrition counselling services for clients of NECHC programming, including but not limited to chronic disease prevention and management, special diet letters, and resource navigation. The clinical component may also include the development and facilitation of group programming based on the needs of the community.

The Community Nutritionist will also play an active role in community programming. This includes oversight and collaboration with a Dietetic Aide in the management and delivery of a monthly produce program, a local food network, and various short-term grant-dependent food programs.

The Community Nutritionist works Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

**Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition with successful completion of Dietetic Internship Program, required.
- Licensed and in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists, required
- 1-3 years working experience as a Registered Dietitian, healthcare setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of North End Halifax
- Understanding (or willing to learn) Afrocentric and/or Indigenous approaches to nutrition and food, required.
- Experience working with communities with historical and current trauma and oppression.

**Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices in the field of nutrition, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of chronic disease.
- Understanding of health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health theory and practice.
- Familiarity with group facilitation, adult education, and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Commitment to working through a harm reduction lens.
- Demonstrated competence in electronic communication and Microsoft Office products.
- Commitment to contributing to a team environment that strives for inclusive practices.
- Reliable access to a vehicle is considered an asset but not required.
- Rest Assured your declaration of membership in any of these equity groups will remain confidential._

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