Position Details

Posting #: 32585
Department: Maternal Newbrn Ambulatry Care
Employee Type: Casual, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: CUPE
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
Shift Start: 8:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 21/10/2025
Closing Date: 28/10/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, educational and/or supportive care, as defined within their scope of practice. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care and lactation support services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Perinatal Certificate from a recognized college program
• Minimum of current 2 years working in a Women's & Infants' program
• Healthcare provider CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to set own workload priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
• Experience with computers, data entry and patient information system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides lactation and feeding support services to patients and families within the outpatient and inpatient settings of the Women's & Infants' program
• Promotes and protects BFI practices
• Consult and collaborate with physician as needed for plans of care
• Develop and establish feeding plans with families
• Ensure proper follow-up and support services are in place prior to patient leaving
• Collects, labels and transports specimens
• Participated in orientation of new hires and mentorship of students
• Support front-line staff with knowledge and education on breastfeeding support practices

WAGE RATE:
Hourly: $35.12....$36.64....$38.16 (plus 14% in lieu)

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH*.*

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.