Manager Nutrition - Kentville, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Kentville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:172352**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, Valley Regional Hospital**
Department:NFS Nutrition & Food Services VRH**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date:18-Feb-24**Nova 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 Director, Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), Western Zone the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, Western Zone supports the work of the Director to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition & Food Services.

The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling of all aspects of operations and day to day management of NFS within multiple sites of the Western Zone.

The Manager will champion the integration of nutrition care and food service and is responsible for the provision of nutrition care services to patients, residents and clients in both institutional, ambulatory and community settings.

The Manager will collaborate on provincial initiatives and standards such as the implementation of the Provincial Healthy Eating Policy at the applicable sites and will continue to work as part of the provincial NFS leadership team to develop and implement new initiatives.

About You:

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

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
Current licensure with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists or eligible for license
Membership in a professional association, Dietitians of Canada preferred
Completion of Advanced Food Safety Training preferred
Five (5) years' progressive management experience in health care as a dietitian in addition to having clinically related practice experience
Experience in scope of practice for dietitians, dietetic technicians, and food service supervisors, and food service management (patient and retail)
Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interpret statistical data, and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships, and lead change effectively
Extensive experience in financial planning and human resource management
Experience managing in a unionized environment
Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, policies and standards
Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills with ability to manage conflicting deadlines
Crosscultural awareness and sensitivity
Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
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:

Long Assignment, Fulltime / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Biweekly
May 2024 to October 2025, Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $51.54 Hourly

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

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