Staff Nurse - Lactation (Office Hours/Clinic) - up to $4.8k #HAO

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a nurse with lactation expertise to provide evidence-based care and parent education in a maternity setting. The role emphasizes breastfeeding support, newborn care teaching to parents, and thorough documentation of each consultation.

Responsibilities include handling breast engorgement and mastitis, guiding infant feeding decisions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Min VALID SNB BCLS with at least 3 years of nursing in maternity.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based lactation care and parent education.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, evidence-based lactation care and parentcraft education.
• Meets department KPIs and PDPA/compliance policies.
• Provides breastfeeding support and newborn care education to families.
• Maintains accurate documentation of consultations and education.
• Manages breast engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis cases.
• Escalates complex cases and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates competency in alternative feeding methods and neonatal care.

Skills

Lactation care

Parentcraft education

Breastfeeding support

Newborn care

Infant care training

Documentation

Education

SNB/BCLS certification

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: up to $4800
• Working Days & Hours: Mon-Fri office hrs, Sat half day
• Location: Novena

Primary Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, evidence-based lactation care and parentcraft education.
• Meets department KPls.
• Complies with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and compliance with the hospital's policies.

2. Parent Craft Education Programs

• Provides breastfeeding support and consultation for mothers and families.
• Teaches newborn care and parenting skills to parents.
• Conducts Infant care training for parents and caregivers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of consultation and education provided.

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages mothers with breast engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis.
• Supports informed infant feeding decisions and breastfeeding.
• Identifies and manages common breastfeeding problems.
• Escalates complex cases and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates competency in alternative feeding methods (cup, syringe, Supplemental Nursing System).
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to neonatal emergencies.

Job Requirements: Min VALID SNB BCLS w min 3 yrs of relevant nursing experience in maternity ward