Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant (Postnatal)

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a Lactation Consultant to offer support in maternal and neonatal care. The role involves providing infant feeding support both in-clinic and to in-patients, performing neonatal assessments, and collaborating with specialists on infant care. Candidates should be registered nurses with a focus on lactation support and have strong assessment skills. This is a full-time role that promises a rewarding career in postpartum care.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Graduate of a CNO-approved nursing program or equivalent.
• Experience in ambulatory postpartum nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide infant feeding support to in-patients and outpatients.
• Complete neonatal bloodwork and newborn assessments.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists for infant retinopathy exams.

Skills

Patient-newborn assessment skills

Neonatal blood sampling skills

Group teaching session facilitation

Education

CNO-approved bachelor's degree in nursing

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in maternal and neonatal care? As a Lactation Consultant at Mount Sinai Hospital's Postnatal Ambulatory Clinic you\'ll provide vital support to postpartum patients and neonates, ensuring they receive the best care during the immediate postpartum period.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead daily infant feeding classes, perform neonatal assessments and bloodwork, and collaborate with ophthalmologists for specialized exams.

Is this you?

You are a compassionate professional who thrives on supporting postpartum parents and their newborns during a critical phase of their lives. You recognize that success in this role extends beyond technical expertise; it hinges on your ability to demonstrate confidence, courtesy, and respect in every interaction.

Beyond delivering clinical care, you eagerly embrace the opportunity to share your knowledge through group teaching sessions, knowing that education is key to empowering new parents. Your strong organizational skills and adaptability ensure that both patients and colleagues receive top-tier support.

Furthermore, your commitment to continuous professional growth shines through. You understand that health care is an ever-evolving field, and you\'re eager to engage in program planning and quality improvement initiatives. Your ability to implement evidence-based research findings in your practice is a testament to your dedication to staying at the forefront of lactation support.

About the Postnatal Ambulatory Clinic

The Postnatal Ambulatory Clinic, located at Mount Sinai Hospital, provides outpatient support to postpartum patients and neonates requiring interim access to immediate care after discharge. This clinic sees approximately 15,000 visits annually, providing support to parents and their newborns in the immediate postpartum period including complex infant feeding support, neonatal bloodwork and newborn examination. Inpatient infant feeding teaching, support and planning are also provided to inpatients in the Postpartum, Antenatal and Labour and Delivery areas, or throughout the inpatient setting as needed.

In this role you will

• Provide infant feeding support to in-patients on the postpartum unit as well as outpatients in the clinic setting
• Complete neonatal bloodwork, newborn assessments and repeat newborn screening and Critical Congenital Heart Defect (CCHD) testing
• Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists to perform retinopathy of prematurity eye exams for infants
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification. Applicants that have not completed this certification may be considered. This IBC(L) certification must be successfully completed within 1 year of hire. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider status. Applicants that have not completed this certification must complete and pay for their own certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred

• A bachelor degree from a CNO-approved nursing program. Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a lactation coordinator role in an ambulatory setting
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in postpartum nursing

Skills and Knowledge

• Well-developed patient-newborn physical/psychosocial assessment skills
• Neonatal blood sampling skills
• Experience developing and facilitating group teaching/learning sessions
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centred care

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within postpartum care, apply via the button below and let us know why you\’d be a great addition to our team.