Overview

Join IWK Health in Halifax as a Lactation Consultant Nurse, focusing on holistic family-centered care for newborns. This part time role emphasizes breastfeeding support and collaboration within the healthcare team. Working under the Family Newborn Care Unit, the Lactation Consultant Nurse delivers comprehensive care to infants and supports breastfeeding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for breastfeeding support among families
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of nursing care
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient-centered care
• Develop guidelines and policies for breastfeeding practices
• Provide consultations to healthcare providers on infant feeding

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current IBCLC certification mandatory
• Recent clinical experience in Family Newborn care
• Completion of Basic Life Support certificatio...