Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

The Registered Nurse (RN)–Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a valued member of the Maternal Child interdisciplinary team. Provides advanced, evidence-informed infant feeding support across Labour & Delivery, Obstetrical Triage, Postpartum, and Special Care Nursery. Integrates perinatal nursing expertise with specialized lactation knowledge.

Supports all methods of infant feeding, including breastfeeding, chest feeding, expressed human milk, combination feeding, and formula feeding. Practice guided by College of Nurses of Ontario standards, RNAO best practice guidelines, and Baby-Friendly Initiative principles. Escalation occurs for advanced assessment, intervention, or interdisciplinary coordination.

Preserves advanced lactation expertise for acute, high-risk, and complex situations. Supports foundational infant feeding knowledge development across the broader nursing team. Complements routine bedside nursing through advanced consultation, education, and clinical leadership.

When not consulting, practices as perinatal Registered Nurse supporting obstetrical triage, intrapartum care, and postpartum responsibilities. Aligns with unit staffing and patient care needs. Part of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance multi-site organization.

HPHA influences proactive change, embraces partnerships, and harnesses performance. Values skills and guidance of staff, patients, families, and caregivers. Advances the healthcare system across Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital, and Stratford General Hospital.