Dietitian/Nutritionist, Women's Ambulatory Clinics

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

1d•CA$37 - CA$53•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 who 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 proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but 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, 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 Opportunity Reporting to the Manager and with accountability to the Professional Practice Leader for issues pertaining to Professional Standards of Practice and Ethics. The Dietitian/Nutritionist collaborates and consults on nutrition management as a member of the interprofessional Adult Surgery Ambulatory team. The core component of the position will focus on the nutritional management of patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. The Dietitian/Nutritionist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis. The Dietitian/Nutritionist and participates in the development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and sub-committees as required. The Dietitian/Nutritionist will mentor/precept dietetic interns and other affiliating learners on normal and therapeutic nutrition in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophies of IWK Health. The Dietitian/Nutritionist provides nutrition education and acts as a mentor to dietetic interns and as a resource to other multidisciplinary students, staff and physicians. This position is primarily based in Dartmouth at the Wyse Road location with one (1) day a week at the Halifax location for interprofessional in person appointment(s).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required
Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program
Licensed member of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD), or eligible for licensure
Advanced Food Safety training
Previous related clinical nutrition experience required.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal & written) skills.
Excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centred care.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred
Member of Dietitians of Canada preferred.
Previous experience with chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction preferred.
Competency in other languages an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborates and consults on nutrition management as a member of the interprofessional Adult Surgery Ambulatory team.
Focuses on the nutritional management of patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis.
Participates in the development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and sub-committees as required.
Mentors/precepts dietetic interns and other affiliating learners on normal and therapeutic nutrition.
Provides nutrition education.
Acts as a mentor to dietetic interns.
Acts as a resource to other multidisciplinary students, staff and physicians.