The salary range for this position is CAD $40.21 - $57.78 / hour
Why Fraser Health?
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families, and communities: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.
Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
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.
Connect with us!
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 work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter
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
- Provides breastfeeding education and support to expectant mothers and postpartum women.
- Assists breastfeeding mothers with resolution of breastfeeding difficulties by assessing, evaluating, diagnosing and recommending plan of care. Makes appropriate referrals.
- Delivers nursing care by assisting mothers to initiate and sustain lactation and breastfeeding.
- Maintains database of patient records and follows up on intervention outcomes.
- Collegially shares expertise to nursing staff and other health care professionals by providing information, education and assistance related to breastfeeding and difficult clinical problems.
- Participates on appropriate committees such as the Breastfeeding Committee.
- 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.
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.