Clinical Dietitian

Employment Opportunity

Position: Clinical Dietitian - Term (16 months)

Type: Temporary Full-time (5 days per week - 100%)

Duration: Start Date: December 2026

Position Summary

Within the interdisciplinary team of health practitioners, the incumbent will work towards maximizing the abilities and well-being of 90 residents living in an Eden Alternative Registered home (long term care home). The primary purpose of this position is to serve the Residents as a specialist in clinical and therapeutic nutrition by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition care. The incumbent of the position is to work under the direction of the Mission Statement, Standards, Eden Principles, and Policies and Procedures of Tideview Terrace.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Nutrition Degree from an Accredited University.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
• Membership in good standing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics.
• Certification in Advanced Food Safety training.
• Be familiar with the Eden Alternative Philosophy in long term care. Certification as an Eden Associate and Neighborhood Guide preferred.
• Experience in geriatric/long term care clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of the nutritional needs of the long-term care Resident.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills as well as a positive working attitude; ability to work independently as well as an integral member of client-focused teams.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills related to nutritional care of the Residents.
• The ability to manage numerous tasks in a long-term care setting.
• The ability to analyze challenging situations, show initiative by actively seeking out opportunities to make a contribution and provide assistance with problem-solving and the development of action plans with the Support Services Assistant.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills and ability to present ideas in a well-organized fashion.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and electronic medical documentation.

Please use the following link to complete the online application for this position: https://jbtmz.me/s/?e=Sds1gyIH

Salary Range: $71,857 - $94,729/year based on experience

Benefits: Payment of NSRD licensing fees, Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances, NSHEPP defined benefit pension plan

Closing Date: November 10th, 2026

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.