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Dietitian/Dietary Manager

@ MacLeod Cares

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

$44.69/hrFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

MacLeod Cares is hiring a full-time Dietitian/Dietary Manager for its 96-bed long-term care home in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. The role leads the Dietary Department, including nutritional care plans, staff supervision, menu planning, and budgets. The posting lists a salary of $92,955.20 per year and a comprehensive management benefits package.

Pay:

$44.69 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Évaluer, mettre en œuvre et suivre les plans de soins nutritionnels
  • Superviser et encadrer le personnel de la diététique
  • Coordonner la planification des menus selon le Guide alimentaire canadien
  • Gérer le budget, la paie, les stocks et les achats du service

Requirements summary:

  • B.Sc. en nutrition et stage pratique en diététique agréé
  • Inscription auprès du Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Au moins cinq ans d'expérience en service de diététique
  • Forte capacité de leadership et de gestion du personnel

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health spending account
Source and dates

Source type not verified · macleod-cares

Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-08

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRegistered Dietitian (Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists)
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyNutrition

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Job description

Dietitian/Dietary Manager

Location: Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia Position: Full-Time Salary: $92955.20

MacLeod Cares Mahone Bay Nursing Home is a 96-bed long-term care home located in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a close-knit community environment where Residents feel at home.

Operating under MacLeod Group Health Services Limited (MGHSL), we are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where team members grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietitian/Dietary Manager to join our leadership team at Mahone Bay Nursing Home. As a key member of the Home’s management team, the Dietitian/Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operations of the Dietary Department. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and most importantly, delivering high quality, resident-focused nutritional care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, implement, and evaluate nutritional care plans for all residents.
  • Supervise and coach dietary staff, ensuring training and performance management.
  • Coordinate menu planning and ensure nutritional standards are met based on Canada’s Food Guide and resident preferences.
  • Oversee department budgets, payroll, inventory control, and procurement.
  • Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, licensing standards, and best practices.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and committees.
  • Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and dietary needs.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Skills

  • B.Sc. in Nutrition and completion of an accredited dietetic practicum program (or equivalent)
  • Registered and in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a dietary department, preferably in long-term care
  • Strong leadership and staff management abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email)
  • Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Assets

  • Membership in Dietitians of Canada
  • Training in Dysphagia assessment and management
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and quality improvement in healthcare

Compensation & Benefits

  • $92,955.20 annually ($44.69/hr)
  • Comprehensive management benefits package, including a health spending account
  • Coverage of annual licensing renewal
  • Support from centralized departments including Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
  • A strong company culture that encourages professional development

Application Process
Please send your resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources, Lindsay Ross, at [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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