Position: Registered Nurse – Lactation Consultant

Work Type: Part-Time

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary :

The Lactation consultant RN provides consultation and support for families requiring assistance with breast-feeding and planning for the care of healthy and complex neonates. This individual will be an active participant in department activities which facilitates achievement of department goals and objectives through the following practices:

• Works with staff, patients and families as partners in care; collaborates to continuously improve the patient experience
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and community and tertiary partners to plan, implement, and monitor the delivery of patient- and family- centered care
• Shares knowledge of current trends in newborn care and breast-feeding practice and research.
• Provides patient advocacy in communication with all Health Care Professionals
• Participates in nursing research related to care of the neonate and breastfeeding
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements:

• Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I.B.C.L.C.) or completing requirements for eligibility to write exams
• 3 years current experience in Perinatal Nursing
• Mandatory NRP
• College certificate in Perinatal Nursing preferred
• Demonstrated competency in providing support and direction in the care of healthy and complex neonates and in providing support and care to breast-feeding women
• Highly motivated, self-directed and well organized
• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written skills including telephone counseling skills
• Demonstrated expertise in Adult Learning and patient teaching principles
• Skill in motivating others to understand new approaches in the delivery of health care services
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and teams
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent performance and good attendance record.

Application Instructions:

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices . We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants:

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.