Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people of any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but we have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels. The OpportunityReporting to the Manager of Clinical Nutrition, Business Development, Food Services, the Administrative Dietitian ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of food services across patient feeding and retail operations, including both main campus and off-site locations. This role coordinates food production, menu planning, and inventory management and oversees the CBORD food service software system, including the Dial for Dining program, to ensure accurate menu configuration, therapeutic diet compliance, allergen management, and a positive patient and family experience. The position requires the ability to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and proactively identify and implement opportunities for quality improvement, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supporting staff education, and mentoring dietetic interns.Hours of WorkPrimarily Monday to Friday, variable shifts, and flexible hours required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required
Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada-accredited Dietetic Internship Program required
Licensed member of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required (or eligible for licensure)
Eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada (DC)
Advanced food safety training required
WHMIS training required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and menu planning
Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, as well as the ability to work independently
Demonstrates excellent initiative and organization skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively and coordinate unexpected circumstances within the Food Service department

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience as an administrative dietitian preferred
Certification as a Journeyperson Cook is an asset
Knowledge of Oracle Cerner and CBORD preferred
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to People Centered Care is an asset
Competencies in other languages are an asset

Responsibilities

Ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of food services across patient feeding and retail operations, including both main campus and off-site locations.
Coordinates food production, menu planning, and inventory management.
Oversees the CBORD food service software system, including the Dial for Dining program, to ensure accurate menu configuration, therapeutic diet compliance, allergen management, and a positive patient and family experience.
Works independently, demonstrates strong initiative, and proactively identifies and implements opportunities for quality improvement.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports staff education, and mentors dietetic interns.