Dietitian - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Glace Bay, NS

5d•CA$37 - CA$52•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Primary Health Care Lead, the incumbent will provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management. As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetic education Centre team, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services. These services include, but may not be limited to, health promotion, illness prevention, screening, treatment and monitoring of people living with diabetes. Expertise may also be required to support people living with other chronic health problems, community development and advocacy. The incumbent will be required to collaborate with others to increase community capacity as an educator, researcher and clinical practitioner. These services are provided within a holistic, client/family centred care framework. The incumbent will provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university
Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program)
Current Membership in Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license
Current CPR/BLS certification is required
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), email and internet

Nice To Haves

Two years clinical experience preferred
Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Experience with group education
Exhibits creative problem-solving ability; Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care
Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management.
Provide a range of PHC services including health promotion, illness prevention, screening, treatment and monitoring of people living with diabetes.
Support people living with other chronic health problems, community development and advocacy.
Collaborate with others to increase community capacity as an educator, researcher and clinical practitioner.
Provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.