Dietician

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. 

With the anticipation of opening a new building in March 2026, we are searching for a Dietician to join our Shannex Transitional Health Services Limited team providing transitional care services at West Bedford Transitional Health in West Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Through an innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Shannex proudly operates the province's first transitional health facility in West Bedford. This facility provides specialized care for NSH patients in the central zone who no longer require hospital care but need additional support and services before safely returning home or to their community.

Meaningful Benefits 

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance 
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assists in the development of menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines. 
• Assesses patients' nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; reviews monthly weights and follows up as required. 
• Completes texture modification assessments on referral; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. 
• Addresses patients' individual dietary concerns. 
• Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the organization and department to ensure achievement of clinical goals. 
• Manages expenditures and works to ensure compliance with approved budget.  
• Collects and enters appropriate data into appropriate software to ensure patient diet types and any likes, dislikes and allergies are accurately recorded. 
• Oversee and plan special nutrition needs for special diets, allergies and disease conditions.
• Monitors and documents progress of patients at high nutritional risk utilizing electronic health care record.
• Documents responses to referrals appropriately in electronic healthcare record.
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of quality maintenance of food services.
• Communicate with other Dietitians to assess patient information prior to admission both to and from the facility. 

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: 

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Dietetics with completion of approved Dietetic Internship 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of clinical dietetic services
• Proof of valid membership in the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics
• Proof of valid Basic/Advanced Food Safety Certification is required
• Training in dysphagia assessment and management is required
• Knowledge of principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition. 
• Knowledge of nutritional problems and concerns of patient population. 
• Knowledge of therapeutic meal planning. 
• Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget. 
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 
• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification considered an asset
• Training in enteral nutrition is considered an asset
• Previous experience in LTC, acute care or equivalent considered an asset
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.