Lactation Consultant - Maternal Newborn Breastfeeding Clinic

2w2 weeks ago

Halton Healthcare

Milton, CA · Full-time · C$84,000 – C$118,000

About this role

Halton Healthcare's vision of exemplary patient experiences guides our care. As a Lactation Consultant in the Maternal Newborn Breastfeeding Clinic, you provide quality patient care to postpartum women and newborns, supporting and enhancing their breastfeeding journey. This role is vital to our commitment to compassionate, community-focused hospital care.

You assess breastfeeding challenges, educate families on techniques, and develop individualized care plans. Your work includes direct patient care, collaborating with nursing staff, and empowering new mothers with evidence-based feeding strategies, such as latch guidance and pumping support.

You join a progressive hospital that embraces inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Our team thrives on collaboration to deliver exemplary patient experiences always, and we empower each person to make a difference for patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare supports ongoing professional development through recognized courses in Maternal and Newborn Nursing. You are encouraged to pursue advanced certifications to enhance your expertise and career growth within a supportive clinical setting. This commitment to learning aligns with our vision of exemplary patient experiences.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience as an IBCLC.
3-5 years’ experience in a clinical setting providing direct patient care for breastfeeding preferred.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification preferred.
Demonstrated ongoing professional development through recognized courses in Maternal and/or Newborn Nursing.
Demonstrated ability to work with families.

Responsibilities

Provide quality patient care to postpartum women and newborns, supporting the breastfeeding experience.
Conduct breastfeeding assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Educate families on breastfeeding techniques, latch guidance, and infant feeding.
Collaborate with nursing and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care.
Assist with pumping support and neonatal feeding assessments.
Document patient progress and outcomes in accordance with clinical standards.
Participate in ongoing professional development and recognized courses in Maternal/Newborn Nursing.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse work environment committed to equity and belonging.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development in Maternal/Newborn Nursing.
Commitment to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.