Registered Nurse, Lactation Services - Royal Columbian Hospital
About The Position
We are currently hiring for a Casual Registered Nurse, Lactation Services to join our MATERNITY Perinatal team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits. Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services or delegate promotes and supports breastfeeding for childbearing and postpartum women by assessing, planning, advising and providing care relative to breastfeeding.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
- Current certification in breastfeeding (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
- Two (2) years' recent experience in neonatal or perinatal.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Demonstrated ability to teach.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides breastfeeding education and support to expectant mothers and postpartum women.
- Assists breastfeeding mothers with resolution of breastfeeding difficulties by assessing, evaluating, diagnosing and recommending plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
- Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
- Maintains database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
- Collegially shares expertise to nursing staff and other health care professionals by providing information, education and assistance related to breastfeeding and difficult clinical problems.
- Participates on appropriate committees such as the Breastfeeding Committee.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
- Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
- Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
- Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
- 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
