RN Lactation Consultant -M Postnatal Services

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

3d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing in-patient and out-patient consultation and plan of care for families requiring breastfeeding assistance. Additionally, you will act as a breastfeeding leader to help the Women’s and Children’s program achieve Breastfeeding Friendly Initiative (BFI) status by contributing to the development of and leading change initiatives to achieve BFI performance targets and coaching and role modeling breastfeeding best practice for staff and physicians.

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario
• NRP Certification required
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I.B.C.L.C.)
• BCLS required
• Demonstrated aptitude in providing breastfeeding support and direction
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centred care and developing therapeutic relationships
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

• Three years current experience in Mother Baby Unit and NICU preferred
• Expertise in adult learning and patient teaching principles preferred
• Experience in a consulting role preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing in-patient and out-patient consultation and plan of care for families requiring breastfeeding assistance.
• Acting as a breastfeeding leader to help the Women’s and Children’s program achieve Breastfeeding Friendly Initiative (BFI) status.
• Contributing to the development of and leading change initiatives to achieve BFI performance targets.
• Coaching and role modeling breastfeeding best practice for staff and physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed