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Req ID: 220901
Location: EasternZone,Glace Bay Hospital
Department: PHC EZ CB CDW Diabetes Centre GB
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 2
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 14-Aug-26

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Primary Health Care Lead, the incumbent will provide expert knowledge and skills on a wide range of issues from advocacy to assessment to case management. As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetic education Centre team, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services. These services include, but may not be limited to, health promotion, illness prevention, screening, treatment and monitoring of people living with diabetes. Expertise may also be required to support people living with other chronic health problems, community development and advocacy. The incumbent will be required to collaborate with others to increase community capacity as an educator, researcher and clinical practitioner. These services are provided within a holistic, client/family centred care framework.

The incumbent will provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

About You

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized university

Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program)

Annual continuing education to maintain Nova Scotia license

Two years clinical experience preferred

Membership in Dietitians of Canada preferred

Current CPR/BLS certification is required

Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred

Experience with group education

Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

Familiarity with principles of Motivational Interviewing





Exhibits creative problem-solving ability; Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and committees to achieve excellence in patient care

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), email and internet

Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team setting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective research and analytical thinking skills

Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Hours

Long assignment, full time; 75 hours bi-weekly.

Approximately 12 months in length (assignment length subject to change)

Shifts include days, nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits
$37.27 - $51.62 Hourly

health

dental

travel

long-term disability

life insurance coverage

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 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, 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. 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.

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📌 Dietitian - Primary Health Care (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia