The Women's & Newborn Health Program located at the McMaster Site offers obstetrical services to women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases of pregnancy, and as well to their healthy newborns. Patient care areas include: 4B, 4C, and L&D; inpatient units as well as multiple clinical areas. Individual patient care needs are met using a multidisciplinary approach within a family centered environment.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.





This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement The Lactation Consultant will provide care to antepartum and postpartum women and their newborns. Through this role, the Lactation Consultant will work to improve patient care, population health outcomes, evidence based practice and advance nursing practice related to breastfeeding.



There will be an ongoing focus to support and educate staff and lactating women and their families to promote a breastfeeding friendly setting in hospital.

The Lactation

Consultant will also facilitate effective collaboration between HHS and community services and other obstetrical facilities with the goal of promoting a continuum of integrated services from the hospital into the community setting.

Days (including weekends and holidays)

- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification
- Current BCLS and NRP certification
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the assessment of women during both antepartum and postpartum periods
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in newborn assessment
- Current knowledge of the physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of women who are pregnant and/or lactating
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice
- Demonstrated ability to work within hospital policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate change in clinical practice
- Demonstrated ability to understand population health data and use it to influence health outcomes
- Evidence of continuing education initiatives related to perinatal nursing and lactation
- Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills to promote staff development
- Demonstrated ability to develop patient education materials and to facilitate learning for women and families based on their individual needs
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team

📌 Registered Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario