Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition & Food Services & Diabetes - Primary Health Care

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Dietitian, as a Medical Nutrition Specialist, is the member of the interdisciplinary health professional team who directs and is responsible for the nutrition care and education of patients. The Clinical Dietitian initiates a cost-effective medical nutrition therapy care process comprised of patient assessment, the development of patient-centered, goal-focused care plan, implementation and evaluation of the plan, and ongoing monitoring nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence-based practice, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. In the ambulatory setting, the Clinical Dietitian provides patients with effective, evidence-based strategies to self-manage disease, which decreases hospital admission rates. By assuring the optimal nutrition status of patients who require hospitalization, the Clinical Dietitian enhances medical management by facilitating improved clinical outcomes such as decreased infection rates, decreased length of stay, and reduced readmission rates.  As a member of a primary health care (PHC) Diabetes Centre team, the PHC Dietitian provides a range of PHC services.  The Dietitian with a focus on Diabetes care will use critical thinking and clinical judgment in coordinating, facilitating and improving the management of patients with Diabetes and co-occurring chronic conditions within an integrated primary health care model. 

About You

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

• B.Sc. Major in Nutrition/Dietetics required
• Completion of an approved Dietetic internship required
• Licensed with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists required
• Designation as a Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, or required to complete within 2 years.
• Willingness to obtain adult insulin dose adjustment within 6-12 months and insulin dose adjustment for pregnancy within 2 years. 
• 1 year of related experience required. If no applicants meet the one year experience required, applicants with less than one years’ experience may be considered.   
• Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada
• Demonstrated accountability, judgment and decision making skills
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication, conflict resolution, collaboration and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Experience with group education
• 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 / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Shifts include days, may also include evenings and weekends.
• Travel between sites may be required.   

Compensation and Incentives

$32.94 - $43.43 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.