Chronic Disease Management Dietitian - Primary Health Care

About the Opportunity

As part of the One Door Chronic Disease Management Team, the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Dietitian uses clinical practice guidelines to provide nutrition care and education to patients/clients with a variety of clinical conditions that require nutritional intervention. The CDM Dietitian will deliver services to a variety of patient populations including high risk groups suffering from chronic diseases and/or complex multi-system diseases. This role will also provide health education to patients with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. The CDM Dietitian is a part of the Primary Health Care Program and reports to the Primary Health Care Manager. 

This position provides services in Primary Health Care Centres throughout Pictou County area, travel will be required. 

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
• Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
• Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required 
• Three (3) years recent related experience required, working in a Primary Health Care setting/community based team/community setting and experience with people living with a chronic condition
• Experience with individual and group education/facilitation utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles
• Designated as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred or willing ness to obtain within first year 
• Willing to complete requirements for Delegated Medical function
• Preferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behavior change principles. 
• In depth knowledge of local health network and community based services
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement planning skills
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office computer applications.
• Familiarity with the Meditech patient information system and myNightingale electronic record strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel required
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

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

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$35.48 - $47.94 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.