Dietician, Transitional Health
Job in
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Shannex Incorporated
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-26
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist, Health Promotion
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: J
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Job Title:Dietician, Transitional Health Job Category:
Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Part Time Date Posted:
January 30, Closing Date:
April 30, Number of Positions: 1
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Part-time Registered Dietician with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.
This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)Life, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the Opportunity
Assists in the development of menus in accordance with therapeutic nutrition guidelines.Assesses patients’ nutritional status on admission and at least semi-annually; reviews monthly weights and follows up as required.Completes texture modification assessments on referral; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.Addresses patients’ individual dietary concerns.Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the organization and department to ensure achievement of clinical goals.Manages expenditures and works to ensure compliance with approved budget.Collects and enters appropriate data into appropriate software to ensure patient diet types and any likes, dislikes and allergies are accurately recorded.Oversee and plan special nutrition needs for special diets, allergies and disease conditions.Monitors and documents progress of patients at high nutritional risk utilizing electronic health care record.Documents responses to referrals appropriately in electronic healthcare record.Providing leadership and overseeing provision of quality maintenance of food services.Communicate with other Dietitians to assess patient information prior to admission both to and from the facility.About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Dietetics with completion of approved Dietetic InternshipMinimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of clinical dietetic servicesProof of valid membership in the Nova Scotia Regulator of DieteticsProof of valid Basic/Advanced Food Safety Certification is requiredTraining in dysphagia assessment and management is requiredKnowledge of principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition.Knowledge of nutritional problems and concerns of patient population.Knowledge of therapeutic meal planning.Ability to analyze…
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