Staff Nurse (Lactation Advisor/Consultant), Parentcraft Centre

Thomson Medical; Novena; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norway seeks a Staff Nurse to assist and support mothers in breastfeeding. Responsibilities include advising breastfeeding mothers, offering consultations, and conducting parent education. The ideal candidate should have a Registered Nurse qualification with at least 2 years of experience in maternity settings. This position operates on a 5-day work week, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience in a maternity setting.
• Experience in lactation consultation is preferred.
• Ability to provide supervision and advice for breastfeeding mothers.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for breastfeeding mothers, including inpatients and outpatients.
• Offers consultation for antenatal mothers.
• Conducts postnatal parentcraft education for maternity patients.

Skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board

Certificate in Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Job description

Overview

Thomson Medical is in the midst of an exciting transformation, where new ways of working, systems and processes are re-shaping. If you do not want to miss out this excitement and believe in our purpose in empowering life journeys by caring for generations of women, children and families, we invite you to apply for the following opportunity with us!

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse assists and supports mothers in breastfeeding. The role includes maintaining breastfeeding standards and ensuring adherence to the hospital's quality systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and advice for all breastfeeding mothers, including inpatients and outpatients
• Offers breastfeeding consultation for antenatal mothers
• Teaches parenting skills to parents of newborns
• Conducts postnatal parentcraft education for maternity patients
• Conducts phone or video counseling for those seeking advice on breastfeeding and childcare
• Maintains accurate documentation for all consultation and education programs
• Familiar with alternative feeding methods such as cup feeding, syringe feeding, and Nursing supplemental system during the early stages of infant feeding if milk supply does not meet the baby's needs
• Manages medical emergencies for newborns
• Keeps abreast of current research, trends, and pedagogical practices in Parentcraft education programs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board
• Preferably with Certificate in Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience in a maternity setting and/or 2 years of related lactation experience
• Ability to multitask, adapt and react in a fast-paced working environment
• 5 days work week (rostered to work on weekends & PH)

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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