Administrative Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University
Approved Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists Dietetic Internship Program required
Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists required
Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition
Experience counselling patients
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year working experience as a Dietitian preferred
Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an asset
Current WHMIS an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset

Responsibilities

Provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to the patient/client, family, and community.
Advise on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors.
Provide 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.
Participate in the Dietetic Practicum and Internship program, including but not limited to preceptoring and mentoring Dietetic Students.
Employ an evidence-informed approach to practice.
Contribute 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 within a holistic, client-centered framework.