Clinical Nutrition Technician: Patient-Centered Diet Support

Fraser Health Authority; White Rock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Technician (CNT) to support Registered Dietitians in providing nutrition care to patients in a person- and family-centered model.

The CNT screens malnutrition risk, conducts basic nutrition assessments, assists with care plan implementation, and documents progress in the EMR and food service software, coordinating with Food Services and care teams.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized program in food service management.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education.
• Food Safe Certificate 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and triages referrals from Dietitians and care team.
• Reviews patient information and liaises with staff for additional data.
• Visits patients to review meals, nourishments, and oral supplements.
• Assists in implementing nutrition care plans and follows up on progress.
• Documents assessments and interventions in EMR and food service software.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety

Computer literacy

Education

Food service management program

Tools

Food service software

Electronic medical record (EMR)

Job description

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Technician (CNT) to support Registered Dietitians in providing nutrition care to patients in a person- and family-centered model.

The CNT screens malnutrition risk, conducts basic nutrition assessments, assists with care plan implementation, and documents progress in the EMR and food service software, coordinating with Food Services and care teams.