Clinical Dietitian - Yarmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Yarmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:176800**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital**
Department:NFS Clinical Nutrition YRH**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: CUPE
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:4-Apr-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:

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.

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
Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada
Demonstrated accountability
Demonstrated judgment and decision making skills
Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
Travelling to other sites may be 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 / 100 % FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $43.42 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 to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

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.

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