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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant to work in ourMaternal and Child Program

Hours of work: Monday - Sunday, Days. Some evenings may be required.

Employee Group: ONA

Salary Rate Range: $39.07 - $56.00

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mother Baby Unit

Responsibilities:

• Promotion of baby-friendly breastfeeding initiatives.
• Promotion of and commitment to family centered maternity care philosophy.
• Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for breastfeeding mothers.
• Accept consults from inpatient unit staff regarding breastfeeding problems/issues.
• Accepts referrals from nurses, physicians or patient regarding breastfeeding problems/issues.
• Assist mothers having breastfeeding problems.
• Plans, organizes and delivers breastfeeding education in-services to all breastfeeding patients, both inpatient & outpatient, as well as staff.
• Selects appropriate literature and supplies to support the activities of breastfeeding at HRRH.
• Oversees breast pump rentals and retail sales.
• Liaise with community agencies, Public Health, Community Health Services and Breastfeeding Coalitions.
• Conducts quality assurance program to assess the effectiveness of breastfeeding education and support at HRH
• To assist with the antenatal and RSV Clinic if needed

Requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Registered member of the College of Nursing, in good standing.
• IBCLC Certification required (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
• Recent clinical experience in breastfeeding support and teaching in an inpatient and ambulatory setting.
• Current Perinatal/Birthing Unit experience required.
• A highly developed customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Current BCLS and NRP Certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to implement evidence/research findings in practice.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in adult education an asset.
• Certification in Childbirth Education with ICEA or ASPO/Lamaze an asset
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Interested applicants are required to apply online by the closing date.

We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.