Saint John Dietitian 1 (DT01) PCN 1254545

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Dietitian - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 166922 External

Posted: September 21, 2026

Closes: October 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 9, 2026

Location: Dialysis

Clinical Nutrition ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Dietitian 1 (DT01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.4

Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 36.1698 to 47.4467 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

Working in collaboration with hospital teams, community services and other system partners, the Dietitian is responsible for managing the nutritional care of patients or clients. This is professional dietetics practice in either clinical nutrition, community nutrition needs or food service operations towards the attainment, maintenance, and promotion of the health of individuals, groups, and the community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the Current Brunswick Association of Dietitians.


• Willing to participate in continuing education/certification programs as outlined during orientation and onboarding within a defined timeframe.






• Minimum 1 year recent and direct experience (within last 5 years) would be an asset depending on the department.


• Ability to travel for client appointments and community meeting using own transportation for those working in Public Health.


• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.


• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dietitian is responsible for:

• Review patient medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory tests, anthropometric data (BMI, height, ideal or standard body weight).


• Establish a nutrition care plan, coordinate care and provide behaviour modification and counselling techniques.


• Document assessments, interventions, treatment plans and communication with care team.


• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning or community assessments


• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions


• Providing mentoring and support for students


• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking


• Flexibility


• Interpersonal Relations


• Mentoring and Coaching


• Planning and Prioritizing Work


• Teamwork and Collaboration

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.