Covenant Health Canada
Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist
Covenant Health Canada, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
We are seeking a Lactation Consultant to join our program, to work as a Lactation and Infant Feeding Specialist supporting Women’s and Child Health at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia. This unique role will mainly be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating education and related supports for our patients and families, healthcare providers and supports across the perinatal and neonatal continuum of care. The goal of the work being consistent messaging for all patients and staff related to all aspects of infant feeding. The ideal candidate would have experience with providing expert advice and support to new mothers on breastfeeding, lactation-related issues and all infant feeding options. Familiarity with the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an asset as the role will involve supporting sustainment of effective education and practices related to the BFI at each site. The role will include supporting nursing staff in navigating lactation and feeding challenges, as well as participation in program, site and regional committees, and leading Antenatal education for patients and families. The Infant Feeding and Lactation Specialist is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the mission, vision, values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health.Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Women’s & Child Health GNCH (WCH), the Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating education and related supports to healthcare providers, volunteers, students and families across the perinatal and neonatal continuum of care. The Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist will function as a leader and change agent in the pursuit of excellence in patient care. The Lactation Specialist will ensure the delivery of quality infant feeding education and excellence in practices by enhancing staff development, orientation, education and functional supervision to ensure quality care competencies. This individual will promote excellence in infant feeding practices, identify and take steps to rectify gaps in the practice of health care providers, and ensure a positive and effective relationship with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and other stakeholders is maintained. The Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist provides leadership that will enhance a positive relationship with patient/family, members of interdisciplinary team and community agencies and supports and participates in research that enhances quality improvement of infant feeding. The Lactation Specialist is prepared to manage multiple, competing priorities and fosters team/group effectiveness by modelling excellent practice and effective interpersonal skills.Union:
COV HSAA PROF TECHUnit and Program:
Women's and Child Health Grey Nuns and MisericordiaPrimary Location:
Grey Nuns Community HospitalMulti-Site:
MultisiteFTE:
1.00Posting End Date:
10-OCT-2024Employee Class:
Regular Full TimeDate Available:
21-OCT-2024Length of Shift in weeks:
4Shifts per cycle:
20Shift Pattern:
Days, EveningsDays Off:
As Per RotationMinimum Salary:
$39.48Maximum Salary:
$52.50Vehicle Requirement:
Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Registered with the applicable professional association or college under the Health Professions Act. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification. Current experience in breastfeeding assessment and management.Additional Required Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Lactation Consultant. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Experience with delivering programming and development of orientation and education. Experience coaching and mentoring staff, assessing learning requirements, developing training materials. Strong relationship building skills, effective time management skills. Knowledge of Women’s and Child health.Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years recent experience working with Maternal-Newborn population. Experience in Adult Education.Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:Security Screening:
Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.Find Your Calling
Our diverse teams of employees, physicians and volunteers share a deep commitment to serve - selflessly sharing their gifts and talents for the greater good. We support each individual's personal calling to serve. Our culture enables decision-making at all levels, healthy relationships, personal and professional growth, ethical discernment and wellness.We welcome people of all faiths, cultures and traditions. We celebrate the contributions of all our employees, and strive to create a community of care that brings hope and healing to both caregivers and those we serve.Join our team today and find
your
calling.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
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Reporting to the Program Manager, Women’s & Child Health GNCH (WCH), the Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating education and related supports to healthcare providers, volunteers, students and families across the perinatal and neonatal continuum of care. The Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist will function as a leader and change agent in the pursuit of excellence in patient care. The Lactation Specialist will ensure the delivery of quality infant feeding education and excellence in practices by enhancing staff development, orientation, education and functional supervision to ensure quality care competencies. This individual will promote excellence in infant feeding practices, identify and take steps to rectify gaps in the practice of health care providers, and ensure a positive and effective relationship with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and other stakeholders is maintained. The Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist provides leadership that will enhance a positive relationship with patient/family, members of interdisciplinary team and community agencies and supports and participates in research that enhances quality improvement of infant feeding. The Lactation Specialist is prepared to manage multiple, competing priorities and fosters team/group effectiveness by modelling excellent practice and effective interpersonal skills.Union:
COV HSAA PROF TECHUnit and Program:
Women's and Child Health Grey Nuns and MisericordiaPrimary Location:
Grey Nuns Community HospitalMulti-Site:
MultisiteFTE:
1.00Posting End Date:
10-OCT-2024Employee Class:
Regular Full TimeDate Available:
21-OCT-2024Length of Shift in weeks:
4Shifts per cycle:
20Shift Pattern:
Days, EveningsDays Off:
As Per RotationMinimum Salary:
$39.48Maximum Salary:
$52.50Vehicle Requirement:
Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Registered with the applicable professional association or college under the Health Professions Act. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification. Current experience in breastfeeding assessment and management.Additional Required Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Lactation Consultant. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Experience with delivering programming and development of orientation and education. Experience coaching and mentoring staff, assessing learning requirements, developing training materials. Strong relationship building skills, effective time management skills. Knowledge of Women’s and Child health.Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years recent experience working with Maternal-Newborn population. Experience in Adult Education.Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:Security Screening:
Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.Find Your Calling
Our diverse teams of employees, physicians and volunteers share a deep commitment to serve - selflessly sharing their gifts and talents for the greater good. We support each individual's personal calling to serve. Our culture enables decision-making at all levels, healthy relationships, personal and professional growth, ethical discernment and wellness.We welcome people of all faiths, cultures and traditions. We celebrate the contributions of all our employees, and strive to create a community of care that brings hope and healing to both caregivers and those we serve.Join our team today and find
your
calling.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr