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Job Number: J0724-0591

Job Title: Lactation Consultant (RN) - Obstetrics

Department: Obstetrics

Job Type: Casual

Job Category: Nursing

Union: ONA

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: July 18, 2024

Closing Date: July 25, 2024

Hours of Work:

To provide information, education and consultation to breastfeeding clients and their family members, as well as members of health care team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund statement to protect, promote and support breastfeeding as accepted by the Regional Women and Children Program at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
• Provides the training necessary to staff in all areas of the hospital to enable them to support the breastfeeding family with appropriate, consistent information regarding breastfeeding management
• Consults with mothers with special needs regarding breastfeeding, including prematurity, babies with health problems, use of breastfeeding aids, and breastfeeding concerns
• Available for consultation with breastfeeding problems in all areas of the Hospital
• Provides support for breastfeeding mothers after Hospital discharge through a breast feeding clinic and telephone consultations,
• Provides neonatal bilirubin follow ups, tongue tie release and weight checks as required by the program
• Provides formal education sessions for expectant parents including, but not limited to, group classes on the importance of breastfeeding, infant feeding cues, etc.
• Organizes and leads additional education sessions for staff and parents as needed
• Facilitates the continuing support of breastfeeding in the community by ongoing contact with other support groups
• Reviews and evaluates educational materials provided to patients as it relates to breastfeeding
• Initiates and updates policies, procedures and nursing care plans in relation to breastfeeding
• Participates in research studies concerning breastfeeding, which are undertaken by the Hospital
• Attends educational programs pertaining to current information related to breastfeeding
• Functions as a resource for health professionals who are pursuing studies related to breastfeeding and breastfeeding clinics
• Records statistics related to breastfeeding
• Participates and attends regional/provincial Baby Friendly Initiative meetings and brings back learnings to frontline team
• Develops and leads the OSMH Baby Friendly Initiative committee and ensures best practices are instilled in frontline practice and patient/family care
• Assesses and evaluates assistive devices used by breastfeeding mothers
• Provides a liaison with other agencies i.e. SMDHU, V.O.N., Home Care, Midwives, other Hospitals etc.
• Supports caesarean sections with a particular focus upon booked elective caesarean sections by being able to act as scrub/circulating nurse when required

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required.
• International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Certification required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification required
• Newborn assessment course completion required
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support an asset
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with newborns in a nursery or combined care unit required.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience working with clients regarding breastfeeding techniques, including prematurity, babies with health concerns, use of breastfeeding aids and breast feeding concerns.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in Labour and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience and those who have successfully completed the Neonatal Intensive Care Course.
• Basic knowledge of high risk obstetrics - antepartum/labour assessments considered an asset.
• Fetal Monitoring Certificate and/or advanced knowledge and experience is considered an asset.
• Experience and knowledge to support the Special Care Nursery and the Paediatric Unit is considered an asset.
• Recent experience teaching breastfeeding/prenatal education in a group setting
• Demonstrated computer literacy with some advanced computer skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a highly professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to educate, facilitate and present information clearly and precisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing high quality, individualized patient care.
• Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient-focused best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.