Dietitian 17A (Permanent Part-Time 60%) - QEH Nutrition Services - 175247

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Dietitian 17A

(Nutrition Services)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Part-Time (60%) Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Dietitian / Nutritionist develops and coordinates the provision of therapeutic diets which are prescribed by physicians and other health professionals; promotes the understanding of sound nutritional practices and therapeutic diets through consultation and education programs; fulfills professional responsibilities and performs other related and allied duties.

Duties will include:

• reviewing therapeutic diets and interviewing clients in an in-patient acute care setting;
• selecting and/or formulating nutrition care plans appropriate to meet client needs;
• participating in interdisciplinary conferences;
• instructing patients and/or families on particular diet therapies;
• initiating patient referrals to community agencies;
• planning, developing and presenting in-service training programs to members of the health care team and dietetic services staff;
• drafting correspondence and reports;
• acting as a resource person for members of the Health Care Team;
• other related and allied duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Food and Nutrition, supplemented by a post-graduate internship in Dietetics or Community Nutrition which meets the requirements of Dietitians of Canada.
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island
• Must be eligible for membership with Dietitians of Canada.
• Experience with nutrition assessment and counselling methods
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations based on established guidelines
• Knowledge of computer software programs; word processing, presentations, and electronic mail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Previous experience working in an in-patient or out-patient clinical setting
• Experience in an acute care setting would be an asset

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $36.20 - $45.26 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 hours Bi-weekly / Monday to Friday / 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Posting ID: 175247-1026QEPI
Closing Date: Monday November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.