RN Lactation Consultant -CVH BF Clinic (Permanent Part Time)

ONA POSTING

Position: Registered Nurse/Lactation Consultant - Breastfeeding Clinic

Dept: Women’s and Children’s Program

Role Level: CP04.2 ($3+.07 - $56.00)

Status: Permanent Part Time (x2)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Shift/Hours: Days, evenings, and weekends

Posted: June 17, 2025

Internal Deadline: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing in-patient and out-patient consultation and plan of care for families requiring infant feeding assistance, as well as follow up for neonates diagnosed or at risk for jaundice. Additionally, you will act as a breastfeeding leader to help the Women’s and Children’s program maintain Breastfeeding Friendly Initiative (BFI) status by contributing to the development of and leading change initiatives to achieve BFI performance targets and coaching and role modeling breastfeeding best practice for staff and physicians.

Qualifications:

THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants.

Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
NRP Certification required
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I.B.C.L.C.) preferred
BCLS required
Three years current experience in Mother Baby Unit required, NICU experience an asset
Hospital Clinic Experience an asset
Demonstrated aptitude in providing breastfeeding support and direction
Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centred care and developing therapeutic relationships
Expertise in adult learning and patient teaching principles preferred
Experience in a consulting role preferred
A positive work and attendance record is essential
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation

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