Lactation Consultant; RN), Inpatient - Childbirth & Children Services - Part Time Temporary; Until Approx

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

EOD October 7th, 2026

The Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant will coordinate activities and education related to breastfeeding in collaboration with Childbirth, Pediatrics and NICU Clinical Managers. Responsibilities will include:

• Breastfeeding assessment, planning, support, and follow-up
• Development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of breastfeeding
• Providing both individual and group breastfeeding education to new and high-risk mothers
• Leadership support of the Baby Friendly Initiative
• Developing plans of care in collaboration with families and attending staff
• Support and planning of care for infants and families in the NICU
• Development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures related to newborn feeding
• Support and education of all staff related to newborn feeding and breastfeeding initiatives
• Networking within the wider breastfeeding community and public health to establish partnerships and ensure best practice activities
• Assist with the development of staff to build breastfeeding capacity in the point of care staff

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses BScN; master’s degree preferred
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Current BCLS certification and NRP
• A minimum of 4 years of recent obstetrical experience; breastfeeding education and experience preferred
• Experience with NICU infants and high-risk lactation scenarios is an asset
• RNAO membership is preferred
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education, and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

20 hours per week - alternating days/weekends & holidays Monday-Saturday. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

BAND J Range: $41.18 - $59.03

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