About the role
##About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
##Position Description
Lactation Consultant
Here's What You'll Get To Do:
You will enhance the well-being of mothers and infants by the promotion and support of breastfeeding through education of breastfeeding information. Your primary responsibility will be to provide breastfeeding consultation for complex medical/ surgical infants at the request of a parent or staff member and to implement on-going feeding plans. You will also support the establishment and maintenance of breast milk when the baby is not able to feed at the breast. You will integrate breastfeeding education information to the health care team, participate in the development of breastfeeding-related standards or protocols. You will assist with the coordination of breastfeeding supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.
Here's What You'll Need:
- A regulated health care professional background is required. A Registered Nursing degree is considered an asset.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a minimum of 2 years maternal/child breastfeeding support.
- Advocate for family-centred care, who is able to role model and teach breastfeeding to new staff and parents.
- Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and must be self-directed, organized, and be able to function as an independent practitioner as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.
**Employment Type:**Casual, no guaranteed hours focused on maintaining coverage and building future capacity, with 6-8 initial orientation shifts required. 0.00 FTE
##Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
##Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
##How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip:Combine your cover letter and resume intoONEdocument of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
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About the role
##About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
##Position Description
Lactation Consultant
Here's What You'll Get To Do:
You will enhance the well-being of mothers and infants by the promotion and support of breastfeeding through education of breastfeeding information. Your primary responsibility will be to provide breastfeeding consultation for complex medical/ surgical infants at the request of a parent or staff member and to implement on-going feeding plans. You will also support the establishment and maintenance of breast milk when the baby is not able to feed at the breast. You will integrate breastfeeding education information to the health care team, participate in the development of breastfeeding-related standards or protocols. You will assist with the coordination of breastfeeding supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.
Here's What You'll Need:
- A regulated health care professional background is required. A Registered Nursing degree is considered an asset.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a minimum of 2 years maternal/child breastfeeding support.
- Advocate for family-centred care, who is able to role model and teach breastfeeding to new staff and parents.
- Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and must be self-directed, organized, and be able to function as an independent practitioner as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.
**Employment Type:**Casual, no guaranteed hours focused on maintaining coverage and building future capacity, with 6-8 initial orientation shifts required. 0.00 FTE
##Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
##Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
##How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip:Combine your cover letter and resume intoONEdocument of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™