Registered Practical Nurse - BANA Clinic

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide essential lactation support and care to patients in their Women's & Infants' program. The ideal candidate must possess a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma, current CNO registration, and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers an hourly wage of $35.12 to $38.16, plus a 14% pay in lieu.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in a Women's & Infants' program.
• Ability to set workload priorities.
• Experience with data entry and patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides lactation and feeding support services to patients and families.
• Promotes and protects BFI practices.
• Consult and collaborate with physician for plans of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal relationships

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Healthcare provider CPR

Education

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma

Current registration with CNO

Perinatal Certificate

Certification as IBCLC

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, educational and/or supportive care, as defined within their scope of practice. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care and lactation support services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Perinatal Certificate from a recognized college program
• Minimum of current 2 years working in a Women's & Infants' program
• Healthcare provider CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to set own workload priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
• Experience with computers, data entry and patient information system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides lactation and feeding support services to patients and families within the outpatient and inpatient settings of the Women's & Infants' program
• Promotes and protects BFI practices
• Consult and collaborate with physician as needed for plans of care
• Develop and establish feeding plans with families
• Ensure proper follow-up and support services are in place prior to patient leaving
• Collects, labels and transports specimens
• Participated in orientation of new hires and mentorship of students
• Support front-line staff with knowledge and education on breastfeeding support practices

WAGE RATE: Hourly:$35.12....$36.64....$38.16 (plus 14% in lieu)