Job opportunity
Registered Nurse, Lactation Services - Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Salary: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.
Job Summary
Regular part‑time Registered Nurse, Lactation Services to join the Maternity team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C.
Benefits
Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in the first year
Comprehensive 100% employer‑paid benefits
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
87% maternity top‑up
50% subsidy on TransLink passes
Detailed Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services or delegate, promote and support 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 a plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
Maintains a database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
Collegially shares expertise with 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.
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Regular part‑time Registered Nurse, Lactation Services to join the Maternity team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C.
Benefits
Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in the first year
Comprehensive 100% employer‑paid benefits
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
87% maternity top‑up
50% subsidy on TransLink passes
Detailed Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services or delegate, promote and support 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 a plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
Maintains a database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
Collegially shares expertise with 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.
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