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Req ID: 228591
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital 
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition ARH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26
About the Opportunity

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, client/community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation. The Dietitian is responsible to participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including but not limited to Preceptoring Dietetic Interns. 
 
As a member of the inter-professional team, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with health care team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care and supporting a range of health care services. These services are provided within a holistic, client centered framework in accordance with our mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor’s degree with major concentration in Foods and Nutrition required

Dietetic Internship Program required

Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics is required

Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred 

Inpatient clinical nutrition experience an assets

Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition

Experience counselling patients in an outpatient setting 

Current WHMIS an asset

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications, Familiarity with the Meditech considered an asset information system considered an asset

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under pressure of time limitations

Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

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

Temporary full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 12 months

Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 hourly

$53.42 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer
 
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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.