Provide nutritional guidance to residents as a Registered Dietitian across Trenton, Pictou, and Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. This part-time role supports resident care.
The 0.6 position is shared across three locations, with 0.2 assigned to each. You will guide dietary support in long-term care, promoting healthy eating habits and improving overall well-being. The work combines resident assessment, dietary planning, documentation, and collaboration with families and food services.
Key Responsibilities: Review residents’ physical condition, orders, and psychological needs
Implement dietary measures supporting quality of life
Assess changing abilities and future care needs
Modify dietary plans according to progress notes
Document counselling, diet instructions, and dietary progress
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition or equivalent
Registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics
Ability to manage highly emotional situations
Sound judgement and effective decision-making
Apply registered dietetics expertise through resident assessment, dietary planning, counselling, and documentation across Nova Scotia locations.

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📌 Registered Dietitian Long-Term Care (Nova Scotia)
🏢 MacLeod Cares
📍 Nova Scotia