Lactation Consultant

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care•Thunder Bay, ON

1d•CA$34 - CA$49•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the lactation consultant will work collaboratively with the other members of the Midwifery Team to contribute to positive health outcomes for new parents and their babies. The lactation consultant will provide support, encouragement, instruction and education that allows breastfeeding people to overcome obstacles that make it difficult to start or continue nursing. The lactation consultant will empower families to achieve their infant feeding goals by providing compassionate guidance, practical solutions and ongoing support throughout the prenatal, postpartum and early parenting stages. The lactation consultant will collaborate with the midwifery team and other health care professionals to ensure coordinated maternal infant care. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Certification from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
A minimum Registered Practical Nurse Diploma is required.
A member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Member of Registered Practical Nurse Association of Ontario (RPNO).
Three years work experience in maternal/child health care
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide on-call service on a rotational basis
Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
The regulated health care provider must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate regulatory body
Must be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Driver's License and have access to a personal vehicle
A criminal records search and vulnerable sector search is required upon hiring.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Foot Care is an asset.
Experience working with Anishinabek people is an asset.
Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide support, encouragement, instruction and education to breastfeeding individuals.
Empower families to achieve their infant feeding goals.
Provide compassionate guidance, practical solutions and ongoing support.
Collaborate with the midwifery team and other health care professionals for coordinated maternal infant care.