04/14/2023
HOPES is looking for a senior and junior dietetic representative to sit on our executive members board for the 2023-2024 academic year!
HOPES is a student run clinic based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our mission is to make a meaningful contribution to the Halifax community by delivering sustainable and accessible interprofessional health and social services. By complementing existing services, we aim to create a supportive and healing environment that focuses on education, advocacy, and positive social change
Senior dietetics representative should be a third or fourth year student enrolled in an accredited dietetics program. The senior representative will have more responsibilities in the clinic setting as the curriculum progresses and more topics are covered in each academic year. The Junior dietetic representative should be a second or third year students enrolled in an accredited dietetics program. The Junior representative will eventually assume the role of senior representative.
Between the two representative, they should be able to….
• Socialize with clients
• Demonstrate communication skills for working with marginalized populations
• Prepare presentations on general, specific or clinical nutrition topics
• Develop resources on general, specific, or clinical nutrition topics
• Identify determinants of health
• Answer general nutrition questions
• Nutrition assessment and counselling on general nutrition or selected clinical conditions
• Develop rapport, and keep record of clients
• Communicate and collaborate effectively as a member of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrate attitudes and professional behaviour
To apply, scan the QR code and fill out the linked form to apply! If you have any questions about the position, please email dietetics.hopessrc@gmail.com
