Clinical Dietitian

5 months ago

Yarmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID:
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: PHC WZ YSD CDW Diabetes Centre YRH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment ( % FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Jul-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 an 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Primary Health Care, 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. Responsible to provide leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient, client/community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation. The dietitian is responsible to participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including but not limited to, preceptoring Dietetic Interns.

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

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Major in Nutrition/Dietetics
• 3-5 years of recent related experience in an acute care/community setting
• Completion of an approved Dietetic internship
• Licensed with Nova Scotia Dietetic Association
• Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada
• Certified Diabetes Educator (required to obtain and maintain this certificate within 3 years of gaining employment in the Integrated CDM model)
• Experience in Primary Healthcare an asset
• Experience working in a rural setting with diverse client population as asset
• Current successful completion of a BCLS program is required or willingness to obtain
• Experience working with clients with multiple/complex chronic conditions especially in the area of diabetes care
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
• Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Travel to other sites is required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume.
Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours
  • Long assignment full-time position (approx., 18-month term); 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Shifts include days, nights and weekends (or other specific hours of shifts)
  • Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Incentives

$32.30 - $42.58 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.


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