About This Opportunity: Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services (Digby)
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is currently seeking a Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services (Digby) to join their team in Digby.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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About the Opportunity The Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, secure, 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
Position Details
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Employment Type: term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You''ve 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.
Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success
Factors online profile.
Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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
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Hours: weekly Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $37.27
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Location: Digby
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health?Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health offers a supportive work environment in Digby, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services (Digby) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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