Nutritionist - Public Health - New Glasgow, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

New Glasgow, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID:172907**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Aberdeen Hospital**
Department:PH HC Health Promotion NZ**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:6-Feb-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Nutritionist works in collaboration with the Healthy Communities Team to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities.

The Nutritionist is the lead on healthy eating and food security initiatives, and also participates in other health promotion work as needed.

They work with community partners across multiple levels to take action and advance policy and system change to create supportive social, economic and physical environments that protect and promote health.

They work directly with key partners (school communities, childcare facilities, municipalities) to provide tangible nutrition support to implement provincial nutrition policies and standards.

The Nutritionist, using evidence informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change, with emphasis on creating supportive food environments, through community engagement, coalition building, and partnership development.

They continually assess understanding of the community's health through ongoing and informal means (gather local intelligence, seek out experiences and stories).

The Nutritionist uses persuasive communication techniques and strong facilitation skills to bring others along in the work to create system/culture change.

Evidence is translated on an ongoing basis throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding and to motivate and inspire action among colleagues and with community partners.

About You:

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

Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition plus 5 years community-based/Public Health experience OR Masters' degree (plus undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition) in Community Nutrition/Public Health/Health Promotion plus 2 years community-based/Public Health experience
Must be licensed with (and a member in good standing) a provincial regulatory body (Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists) and hold PDt (Professional Dietitian) or RD (Registered Dietitian) designation
First Aid/CPR Certification
Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and food security related programs, policies, services, and initiatives
Demonstrated knowledge translation and communication skills, including written and verbal
Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy communities work
Understanding of a population based approach
Understanding of health equity and the impacts on health
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to deal with competing priorities
Demonstrated advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
Demonstrated accountability and responsibility
Demonstrated judgment, decision making, and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs & technologies
Travel will be required so a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is needed
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 / 70 Hours Biweekly
Starting as soon as possible

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $45.63 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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