Perinatal Lactation Support RN (Day Shift)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving expense assistance

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with Lactation Specialization to join University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George. The role emphasizes client-centered lactation support in a perinatal setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate breastfeeding care.

IBCLC certification and BC RN registration are required, with 2 years' breastfeeding experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BCCNM.
• Current certification in breastfeeding (IBCLC).
• Two years' recent experience in providing breastfeeding support.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in a perinatal lactation setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide client-centered lactation support.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Education

Nursing degree (BCCNM)

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with Lactation Specialization to join University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George. The role emphasizes client-centered lactation support in a perinatal setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate breastfeeding care.

IBCLC certification and BC RN registration are required, with 2 years' breastfeeding experience encouraged.