Dietitian Nutrition and Food Services

Req ID: 225080
Location: Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital
Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition ARH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Aug-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 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.

About You

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

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
Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred
Inpatient clinical nutrition experience is an assets
Competency in dysphagia management enteral and parenteral nutrition
Experience counselling patients
Current WHMIS an asset
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
Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team
Competencies in other languages an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

A skills test may be required as part of the selection process.

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Hours may include days evenings weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 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.

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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 youll 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 Youve Applied

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

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.