Clinical Dietitian, Hematology/oncology Team - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre
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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Company:

IWK Health**:

Req ID:177252


Department/Program:
Clinical Nutrition, Children's Medical Care


Location:
Halifax


Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) for 4 months x 1 position(s)


Start Date:

ASAP

Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit


Compensation:
$32.9461**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date: 3 April 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)


IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.


The Opportunity:


Reporting to the Manager, Hematology/Oncology Care Team, with accountability to the Professional Practice Chief for issues pertaining to Professional Standards of Practice and Ethics, the dietitian is responsible for the nutritional management of children within the Hematology/Oncology Team.

The Clinical Dietitian works collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary Hematology/Oncology Team. The Clinical Dietitian participates in the planning and program development of the Hematology/Oncology Team.

The Clinical Dietitian will assist in the education of Health Centre staff, dietetic interns, and affiliating students on normal and therapeutic nutrition, in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophies of the IWK Health Centre.

The Clinical Dietitian shares responsibility with all dietitians to provide caseload coverage throughout the Health Centre, as well as weekend stand-by and call-back coverage as required.


Hours of Work:

Mon-Fri


Your Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required.
  • Successful completion of a dietetic internship program is required.
  • Current license to practice with NS Dietetic Association, or eligible to obtain a license, required.
  • Previous experience in a health care setting required.
  • Previous experience in Hematology/Oncology and Nephrology is an asset.
  • A master's degree is considered an asset.
  • Experience in pediatric, nutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and nutritional counseling required.
  • Excellent time management, organization, and problemsolving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, as well as the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to familycentred care.
  • Competency in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.


An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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