Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services

Capital District Health Authority

New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $37.27 - $51.62 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Bachelor of science in human nutrition
Current registration with nova scotia college of dietitians
Evidence informed approach to practice
The Dietitian is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient through prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition

Job Summary

  • The Dietitian is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient through prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition.
  • Nova Scotia Health employs professionals across the province offering a work-life balance that allows time to explore the Atlantic lifestyle.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

The Dietitian is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient through prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
  • Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians
  • Evidence informed approach to practice

Nice-to-have

  • Inpatient clinical nutrition experience
  • Competency in dysphagia management
  • Experience counselling patients
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition degree
  • Completion of Dietetic Internship Program
  • Minimum one year working experience as a dietitian preferred
  • Current registration or eligibility with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists

Work Rights

Not specified

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