Clinical Dietician - Cardiovascular/Pulmonary

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Dietitian, as a Medical Nutrition Therapy specialist, is a member of the interdisciplinary health professional team for the Hearts & Health in Motion programs, for primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention & rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiovascular risk factor modification.

The Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care, including medical nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centred, goal focused care plan, and ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence-based best practice, integrate motivational enhancement for behavior change, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. As a part of total patient care in medical management the clinical dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management.

The Dietitian provides clinical leadership and organization for the nutrition programs and educates and communicates with other health disciplines, family members and caregivers, and the general public with regard to health promotion, nutrition treatment and patient management.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Program Lead and Medical Director, the Dietitian is a member of a clinical team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in research, the evaluation of program outcomes, team effectiveness, problem solving and sharing responsibilities.  The Dietitian supports the development of students through acting as a preceptor, and providing ongoing teaching, supervision and evaluation of dietetic students and supervision of volunteers.  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree program major in Food and Nutrition from a recognized University required
• Successful completion of a dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada required
• Registered member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required
• Cardiovascular clinic experience preferred
• Cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred
• CDE –Certified Diabetes Educator as asset
• Current BCLS certification including AED
• Experience and/or training in motivational communication and behavior change techniques an asset in both individual assessment and patient group teaching
• Experience and skill to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.  As part of a core team, experience in working collaboratively to develop patient care plans is preferred
• Experience with developing and delivering patient group education, utilizing adult education and self-management support preferred
• Training and experience in Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement practice preferred
• Past experience working in a community setting is an asset
• Ability to respond and cope with stressful or emergency situations
• Dynamic work environment includes the need to quickly and easily shift priorities and meet tight deadlines and team coverage demands
• Moderate to High amount of walking and physical activity on a daily basis in the exercise room and in travelling to and from community sites (includes lifting)
• Work area includes three program sites in NSHA with travel between sites (must have own vehicle)
• Able to work with patients in confined spaces between exercise equipment sites

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part-time (40%) position; approximately 30 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months (Assignment length is approximate and may be subject to change)
• Includes day and evening shifts
• Evening hours required
• Flexible scheduling
• Valid driver's license and use of own car
• Travel to multiple sites will be required

Compensation and Benefits

$34.78 - $47.45 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.