Lactation Consultant, Paediatric Outpatients - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Position: Lactation ConsultantDepartment: Women and Children’s ServicesPosition Status: Full-TimeUnion: ONANumber of Positions: 1HOURS OF WORK:Please note that the hours of work are approximate and are schedules are subject to change depending on operational needs. Any changes made to the hours of work will be done in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement.WHY WORK FOR US:Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.We wouldnt be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.WHAT YOU’LL DO:To provide assessment, intervention and planning in the areas of Breastfeeding Nutrition, Education, Lactation Services, and Psychosocial referrals to patients receiving care within the Women’s and Children’s services;WHAT YOU’LL BRING:Current IBCLC (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) CertificationDegree/diploma in the health care field (B.Sc.N. preferred)Minimum of 3 years’ recent related experience or equivalentCurrent BCLS certificationCurrent Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) CertificationExperience and advanced knowledge caring for premature, NAS and sick infants where clients need lactation support within in the NICU and beyondExperience in dealing with complicated breastfeeding issues (i.e primary and secondary milk deficiency, multiple births, breast reductions, nipple trauma, deep thickness wounds, mastitis, blocked ducts, FTT and ductal candida)Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers in more than 1 settingWHO YOU ARE:Professional knowledge of the breastfeeding process, antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum heath care and psychosocial issuesKnowledge of premature infants, and from newborns to toddlersKnowledge of breastfeeding care and educational principles, practices, procedures and techniques required to assess learning needs, develop educational plan, and teach/counsel staff, patients and family members and evaluate the effectiveness of the instructionHighly specialized skills and abilities regarding: Assessment and intervention based on patient history and assessment, Initiation and modify complex situations and related therapies and interventionsAbility to provide information with consideration of mental, emotional, cultural, social and physical factorsKnowledgeable of education strategies to provide individual, family, and group counseling guidance on health promotion to assist patients and family members to participate in their health care plan and maintain good habits and prevention activitiesKnowledge of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions and wellness/preventative services commonly found in a primary care setting serving antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patients and newborns to toddlersProfessional knowledge of health care principles, practices and procedures to assess health care needs of a wide variety of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patients and newborns to toddlers requiring comprehensive care; ability to develop care plans incorporating several disciplinesAbility to utilize the principles of telephone and walk-in patient screening, advice, communications and documentationAbility to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and to react swiftly and appropriately in emergency situationsKnowledge of pharmaceuticals and the effects on lactation for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patients and newborns to toddlers. Able to identify the appropriate route, dosing, desired effects, complications of use and recognition of adverse reactionsKnowledge of adult education skills (individual and group)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills (ie. EPIC, KRONOS, INFORME, WINDOWS)Must be able to support any woman in her health care choicesOUR COMMITMENT:At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those 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.Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.Quick Apply

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