Dietitian - Primary Health Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health professional team and is responsible for the nutrition care, disease management and education of patients. The Dietitian initiates a cost effective nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centered, goal-focused care plan, with ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence based best practice, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the continuum of care of patients with effective, evidence based strategies to self manage disease thereby decreasing the risk associated complications and hospital admissions. As part of patient care, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management. The Clinical Dietitian is part of and promotes a health care team approach to patient care.
The Dietitian 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.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
- Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
- Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
- Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Two years of related experience in an adult health care facility preferred
- Specialty Practice Certification such as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset
- Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long-Assignment, Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximately 12 months (assignment length subject to change)
Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$35.48 - $47.94 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Dietitian - Primary Health Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health professional team and is responsible for the nutrition care, disease management and education of patients. The Dietitian initiates a cost effective nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centered, goal-focused care plan, with ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence based best practice, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the continuum of care of patients with effective, evidence based strategies to self manage disease thereby decreasing the risk associated complications and hospital admissions. As part of patient care, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management. The Clinical Dietitian is part of and promotes a health care team approach to patient care.
The Dietitian 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.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
- Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
- Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
- Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Two years of related experience in an adult health care facility preferred
- Specialty Practice Certification such as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) considered an asset
- Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long-Assignment, Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximately 12 months (assignment length subject to change)
Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$35.48 - $47.94 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations