Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Grande Prairie is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Obstetrics Department. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for patients during pregnancy and postpartum, with an emphasis on high-quality, evidence-based care. Applicants must possess an accredited nursing qualification and current certification as an IBCLC. The position offers a competitive salary range from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour, alongside various benefits.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Ability to manage a variety of physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality, patient-centered care.
• Support an integrated approach to health promotion.
• Utilize nursing processes for decision making and problem solving.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Adaptability

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Current Certification as IBCLC

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The GPRH Obstetrics Department consists of single room maternity care model which has 22 room; 18 Labour, Delivery and recovery rooms; 4 private room antepartum/postpartum rooms; 5 bed assessment/Ob triage area. As the lactation consultant you will also support our 10 bed NICU and the pediatric department. We care for neonates from 32 weeks gestation to term. We also care for patients who are low to high risk during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods including patients requiring C-sections. We value providing high quality, effective, efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered care for all our pregnant, labouring, postpartum, newborn and perinatal loss patients. We strive to build an environment that empowers our patients and families through education and support through the life change that is pregnancy and childbirth, while also encouraging our staff to continuously learn and grow. By joining the GPRH Obstetrical & NICU team, you will challenge and build your nursing, interpersonal, coaching, teaching, multitasking and assessment skills through care of patients whose condition changes rapidly through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum process. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 31 - Obstetrics
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 16-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications

Current Certification as IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) required. Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues and patients, and work within an interdisciplinary team. Adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Commitment to providing patient and family centered care. Proficient critical thinking skills. Strong commitment to improving care and working towards best-practice. Personal commitment to maintaining continuing competency and professional development. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a variety of demands concurrently. Active participation and contribution to improving the work environment. Ability to meet physical requirements (including, but not limited to: sitting, standing for long periods, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling). Ability to be self-motivated and work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree preferred. Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation. Experience and training in Fetal Health Surveillance is an asset. Leadership experience.