Registered Nurse - Lactation Services - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing organization dedicated to health care excellence and community service. This role offers the chance to support new mothers through breastfeeding education and care, while working alongside a team of passionate health professionals. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including generous vacation time, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan. Experience the fulfillment of making a difference in the lives of families every day while contributing to a culture of respect, caring, and trust. This position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment and truly impact community health.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing registration in British Columbia.
• Two years of recent experience in neonatal or perinatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provides breastfeeding education and support to mothers.
• Assists with breastfeeding difficulties and develops care plans.
• Maintains patient records and participates in committees.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job Summary

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce, and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring, and Trust.

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services or delegate, promotes and supports breastfeeding for childbearing and postpartum women by assessing, planning, advising, and providing care relative to breastfeeding.
Responsibilities

1. Provides breastfeeding education and support to expectant mothers and postpartum women.
2. Assists breastfeeding mothers with resolution of breastfeeding difficulties by assessing, evaluating, diagnosing, and recommending a plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
3. Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
4. Maintains a database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
5. Collegially shares expertise with nursing staff and other health care professionals by providing information, education, and assistance related to breastfeeding and difficult clinical problems.
6. Participates on appropriate committees such as the Breastfeeding Committee.
7. 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 care.

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.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.