Northern Zone, Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital Department: NFS Clinical Nutrition SH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (90%) x 1 Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26 The Dietitian is responsible and accountable to provide competent, safe and ethical professional practice to the patient/client, family, and community. The Dietitian advises on diet and food and nutrition across all health sectors. The Dietitian is responsible for providing leadership in team efforts to support the nutritional health of the patient, client/community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation.

The Dietitian is responsible to participate in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including but not limited to Preceptoring Dietetic Interns. As a member of the inter-professional team, the Dietitian contributes to client care through collaboration with health care team providers, sharing nutrition expertise, ensuring quality and continuity of care and supporting a range of health care services. These services are provided within a holistic, client centered framework in accordance with our mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

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.



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.

Permanent part time position; Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays 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 innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

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