Job Description

The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, educational and/or supportive care, as defined within their scope of practice. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care and lactation support services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
-Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
-Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
-Perinatal Certificate from a recognized college program
-Minimum of current 2 years working in a Women's & Infants' program
-Healthcare provider CPR
-Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
-Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
-Ability to set own workload priorities.
-Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
-Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
-Experience with computers, data entry and patient information system.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provides lactation and feeding support services to patients and families within the outpatient and inpatient settings of the Women's & Infants' program
-Promotes and protects BFI practices
-Consult and collaborate with physician as needed for plans of care
-Develop and establish feeding plans with families
-Ensure proper follow-up and support services are in place prior to patient leaving
-Collects, labels and transports specimens
-Participated in orientation of new hires and mentorship of students
-Support front-line staff with knowledge and education on breastfeeding support practices