Req ID: 219868

Location: Western Zone, Digby General Hospital

Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition DGH

Type of Employment: Permanent hourly PT (75%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 10-Jun-26

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

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.

Qualifications

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 asset

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

Hours & Employment

Permanent part-time; 57.75 hours bi-weekly

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

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📌 Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia