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Job Title


Dietitian/Nutritionist


Company : Nova Scotia Health Authority


Location : Halifax,


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Details Req ID: 212809 Department/Program: Assembly, Digital and Client Services Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 12 months, 1 position Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation: $37.2747 - $53.4286 /hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) Company 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. Promoting an antiracist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. We welcome all interested persons who selfidentify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply. The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietitian will be participating in the enactment of CBORD and the Provincewide implementation of One Patient One Record (OPOR). The dietitian will work collaboratively with Food Service leadership, dietitians, diet technicians, and food service production and delivery team members to develop, educate, implement, and evaluate processes and outcomes in relation to both implementations. Additional projects and initiatives as required. Hours of Work MondayFriday, flexible work hours and hybrid work available. Qualifications Bachelors degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required. Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada-accredited Dietetic Internship Program is required. Licensed member of the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required (or eligible for licensure). Eligible for membership in Dietitians of Canada (DC). Two (2) years experience as an administrative dietitian preferred. WHMIS training required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire). Knowledge and experience with Food Service Software is an asset; e.g., Meditech software, specifically MedDietary and CBORD preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology. Understand and interpret clinical standards into patient diet types and menus. Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, as well as the ability to work independently. Demonstrates excellent initiative and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills. Excellent time management and problemsolving skills. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centered Care is an asset. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively and coordinate unexpected circumstances within the Food Service department. #J-18808-Ljbffr