Dietitian/nutritionist , Women's Ambulatory Clinics - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:168371

Department/Program:
General Gynaecology Clinics, Women & Newborn Health Program

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$32.9461**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date:
December 5, 2023 (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 and with accountability to the Professional Practice Leader for issues pertaining to Professional Standards of Practice and Ethics.

The Dietitian/Nutritionist collaborates and consults on nutrition management as a member of the interprofessional Adult Surgery Ambulatory team.

The core component of the position will focus on the nutritional management of patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.

The Dietitian/Nutritionist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis. The Dietitian/Nutritionist and participates in the development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and sub-committees as required.

The Dietitian/Nutritionist will mentor/precept dietetic interns and other affiliating learners on normal and therapeutic nutrition in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophies of IWK Health.

The Dietitian/Nutritionist provides nutrition education and acts as a mentor to dietetic interns and as a resource to other multidisciplinary students, staff and physicians.

The dietitian provides support to IWK Health Centre Wide Clinical Nutrition for collaboration, capacity building, caseload vacation coverage, as well as weekend/holiday standby and call back coverage is required.

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 7.5 hour shifts, evenings may be required.

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required, Master's Degree an asset.
Successful completion of a Dietetic Internship Program required.
Current license to practice with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists (NSCDN), or eligible to obtain license, required.
Member of Dietitians of Canada preferred.
Previous related clinical nutrition experience required.
Previous experience with chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction preferred.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal & written) skills.
Excellent time management, organization and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centred 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.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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