Dietitian - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • New Glasgow, NS

2d • CA$37 - CA$52 • 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 an 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
• Dietetic Internship Program required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD) 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
• 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 assets
• Current WHMIS an asset
• Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills
• 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.

Benefits

• Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
• Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
• From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself.
• At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer.
• Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level