Dietitian, Annapolis Royal

Req ID:

221644

Location:

Western Zone, Annapolis Community Health Centre

Department:

NFS Clinical Nutrition ACHC

Type of Employment:

Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date:

9-Jun-26

Recruitment Incentives Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity The Dietitian is responsible for providing competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to patients, families, and the community. The Dietitian advises on diet, food, and nutrition across all health sectors, leads team efforts to support the nutritional health of patients and the community through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support, and rehabilitation. The Dietitian participates in the Integrated Dietetic Internship program, including preceptoring dietetic interns, and employs an evidence‑informed approach to practice.

About You

Bachelor’s degree with major concentration in Foods and Nutrition required

Licensed with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietitians (NSRD) required

Minimum one (1) year working experience as a dietitian preferred

Inpatient clinical nutrition experience an asset

Competency in dysphagia management, enteral and parenteral nutrition

Experience counseling patients in an outpatient setting

Current WHMIS an asset

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications; familiarity with Meditech considered an asset information system considered an asset

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work under time limitations

Demonstrated participation in continuing education and upgrading of skills

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours Permanent full‑time; 75 hours biweekly. Hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits $37.25 - $50.36 hourly.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.

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