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Registered Dietitian - Primary Health Care Req ID: 220961
Location: Northern Zone, One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 19-Aug-26
About the Opportunity As part of the One Door Chronic Disease Management Team, the Registered Dietitian uses clinical practice guidelines to provide nutrition care and education to patients/clients with a variety of clinical conditions that require nutritional intervention. The Dietitian will deliver services to a variety of patient populations including high risk groups suffering from chronic diseases and/or complex multi-system diseases. This role will also provide health education to patients with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. The Dietitian is a part of the Primary Health Care Program and reports to the Primary Health Care Manager.
Please note this position provides services in Primary Health Care Centres throughout Pictou County area. A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is required.
About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
Licensure by Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required
Certification with the Canadian Board of Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) required (or willingness to obtain within 2 years)
Certification in insulin dose adjustment for adults required
Certification in insulin dose adjustment for pump therapies required
Minimum of two (2) years related experience required (i.e. Primary Health Care,



diabetes & chronic illness, community-based services)
Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours Permanent, full-time position; (75 hours bi-weekly)
Shifts may include 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 You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver creative, 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, you'll 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.
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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