Dietitian/Nutritionist

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Company : IWK Health

Requisition ID : 179659

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Casual Relief x 3 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 32.9461 - $ 44.9487 / hour

Closing Date : 5 May 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

Department / Program : Assembly , Digital and Client Services

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.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization.

There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years.

We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.

We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.

We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.

We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the Dietitian is responsible for the management of the MedDietary menu management system for IWK Patient Food Services.

The Dietitian establishes and maintains contact with the IWK patients and family members who have expressed questions or concerns surrounding Dial for Dining services and / or menu.

As well, the Dietitian will be responsible for coordinating all food production for the Food Services Department. This includes patient feeding within the IWK Health Centre and its off-site locations, cafeteria, and catering services.

This position is responsible for the supervision and scheduling of staff. The Dietitian provides nutrition education and acts as a mentor to dietetic interns and volunteers.

Hours of Work

Primarily Monday to Friday, variable shifts, and flexible hours required.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major credits in nutrition or dietetics required
• Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program required
• Licensed member of the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required (or eligible for licensure)
• Eligible for membership to Dietitians of Canada (DC)
• Advanced food safety training required
• Two (2) years experience as an administrative dietitian preferred
• Certification as a Journeyman Cook is an asset
• WHMIS training required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Knowledge of Meditech software, specifically MedDietary preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs / technology
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and menu planning
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and supervise food service staff members
• 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 organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centred Care is an asset
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively and coordinate unexpected circumstances within the Food Service department
• Competencies 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.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.