Posted 5 days ago
Registered Dietitian - Primary Health Care
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a permanent part-time Registered Dietitian for Primary Health Care in the Northern Zone, supporting collaborative family practice teams in the New Glasgow area. The role provides nutrition assessment, disease management and patient education, with travel to facilities across Pictou County. The posting states 67.5 hours bi-weekly, possible evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and hourly pay of $37.27 to $51.62.
Pay:
$37.27–$53.43 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and develop nutrition care plans
- Provide nutrition therapy for chronic disease
- Educate patients and caregivers on nutrition management
- Follow up and evaluate outcomes
- Work within a collaborative health care team
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition required
- Completed dietetic internship required
- Nova Scotia dietetics licensure required
- CDE certification or obtained within 2 years
- Insulin dose adjustment certifications required
- Two years related experience required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 33.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Insulin dose adjustment certification (adults), Insulin dose adjustment certification (pump therapies) |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Nutrition |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
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- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 225 |
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Req ID: 229300
Location: Northern Zone, One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (90%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
The Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health professional team and is responsible for the nutrition care, disease management and education of patients. The Dietitian initiates a cost effective nutrition therapy comprised of patient assessment, the development and implementation of a patient-centered, goal-focused care plan, with ongoing evaluation. Nutrition care plans are outcome-focused, incorporate evidence based best practice, are formulated to optimize both clinical and fiscal outcomes, and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Dietitian is responsible for the continuum of care of patients with effective, evidence based strategies to self manage disease thereby decreasing the risk associated complications and hospital admissions. As part of patient care, the Dietitian is responsible for educating patients/caregivers about their overall disease and especially how it relates to nutritional management. The Dietitian is part of and promotes a health care team approach to patient care.
This position will provide support to collaborative family practice teams located in the New Glasgow area.
The Dietitian will provide health assessment, interventions and appropriate follow up in accordance with acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines, mission and objectives of the Registered Dietitians of Canada, the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, the Department of Health and Wellness - Province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Health.
Please note this position requires travel to facilities within Pictou County. A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at a recognized University required
- Completion of Dietetic internship (a 1 year integrated or post graduate program) required
- Licensure by Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics required
- Certification with the Canadian Board of Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) required (or willingness to obtain within 2 years)
- Certification in insulin dose adjustment for adults required
- Certification in insulin dose adjustment for pump therapies required
- Minimum of two (2) years related experience required (i.e. Primary Health Care, diabetes & chronic illness, community-based services)
- Access to reliable transportation for travel for work
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, part-time position; 67.5 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$37.27 - $51.62 hourly
$53.43 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer
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.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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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