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Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

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Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
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Req ID: 187272
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital 
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition VRH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1 
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Sep-24

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 Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to the patient/client, family, and community. The Dietitian advises on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors. This position is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient, including the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition and medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. The Dietitian participates in the Dietetic Practicum and Internship program, including but not limited to preceptoring and mentoring Dietetic Students. 


The dietitian is accountable to employ an evidence informed approach to practice.


As a member of the Nutrition and Food services, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with healthcare team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care, and supporting a range of healthcare services. These services are provided within a holistic, client centered framework in accordance with our mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
 

About You

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

 

•    Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University 
•    Dietetic Internship Program required
•    Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of  Dietitians and Nutritionists required
•    Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred 
•    Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an assets
•    Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition
•    Experience counselling patients 
•    Current WHMIS an asset
•    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications.
•    Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under pressure of time limitations
•    Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team
•    Competencies in other languages an asset
 
 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Long Assignment, Part-time / 45 Hours Bi-weekly
  • September 2024 to June 2025, approximately 9 months
  • Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits

$32.94 - $43.42 Hourly
 
Successful candidates 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.

 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.