Dietitian - Primary Health Care

Capital District Health Authority

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $37.27 - $51.62 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Nutrition therapy development and implementation
Patient assessment and care planning
Interdisciplinary health team collaboration
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including primary health care and mental health

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including primary health care and mental health.
  • The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for patient-centered nutrition therapy, education, and disease management to optimize clinical and fiscal outcomes while promoting health.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including primary health care and mental health.

Salary

Base: $37.27 - $51.62 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nutrition therapy development and implementation
  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Interdisciplinary health team collaboration
  • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Support to family practice teams
  • Evidence-based nutrition strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Competencies in French language
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Creative and collaborative team environment
  • Work-life balance with Atlantic lifestyle

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
  • Completion of Dietetic internship
  • Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association
  • Two years related adult health care experience preferred
  • Certified Diabetes Educator certification considered an asset
  • Current Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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