Fraser Health
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 – $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
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Detailed Overview: Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services or delegate promotes and supports breastfeeding for childbearing and postpartum women by assessing, planning, advising and providing care relative to breastfeeding.
Responsibilities:
Provides breastfeeding education and support to expectant mothers and postpartum women.
Assists breastfeeding mothers with resolution of breastfeeding difficulties by assessing, evaluating, diagnosing and recommending plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
Maintains database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
Collegially shares expertise to nursing staff and other health care professionals by providing information, education and assistance related to breastfeeding and difficult clinical problems.
Participates on appropriate committees such as the Breastfeeding Committee.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Current certification in breastfeeding (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). Two (2) years’ recent experience in neonatal or perinatal.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Demonstrated ability to teach.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
