Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Regular Part-Time Registered Nurse, Lactation Services to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Perks

- Four weeks of vacation to start
- Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
- Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
- 87% maternity top-up
- Flexible schedule - As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.
- 50% subsidy on Translink passes
- Earn an additional $2.15 per hour when you are in a regular position.

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

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.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Lactation Services - Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster