Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

Req ID: 180895
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition YRH
Type of Employment: Casual (3% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-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. 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.

The Clinical Dietitian, as a Medical Nutrition Specialist, is a member of the interdisciplinary health professional team responsible for the nutrition care and education of patients. The Clinical Dietitian initiates a cost-effective medical nutrition therapy care process comprised of patient assessment, the development of patient-centered, goal-focused care plans, implementation and evaluation of the plans, and ongoing monitoring. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence-based practice, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.

About You

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

• Completion of an approved Dietetic internship required
• Licensed with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists required
• Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada
• 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
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Travelling to other sites may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

Casual Relief

Compensation and Incentives

$32.94 - $43.43 Hourly

Once You've Applied

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

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.