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Registered Nurse, Obstetrical Outpatient (Job ID: 7056)
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Obstetrical Outpatient

Position: Registered Nurse (ONA) – Temporary Part Time - until Approximately September 2027

Hours of Work: 8H, DAYS, 7 DAY PER WEEK INCLUDING WEEKENDS

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

This is to fill an existing vacancy.

Position Summary :

The Lactation consultant RN provides consultation and support for families requiring assistance with breast-feeding and planning for the care of healthy and complex neonates. This individual will be an active participant in department activities which facilitates achievement of department goals and objectives through the following practices:

Works with staff, patients and families as partners in care; collaborates to continuously improve the patient experience

Collaborates with internal stakeholders and community and tertiary partners to plan, implement, and monitor the delivery of patient- and family- centered care

Shares knowledge of current trends in newborn care and breast-feeding practice and research.

Provides patient advocacy in communication with all Health Care Professionals





Participates in nursing research related to care of the neonate and breastfeeding

Contributes to ensuring there is a safe workplace for patients, staff and visitors

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 11:59 P.M. ON DATE

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered on the job board for WRHN @ Queen's Blvd you will need to use a different email address when registering at WRHN @ Midtown & @ Chicopee.

Employment Type Employee

Post Date 10/01/2026

Salary CAD 41.15-58.98

Close Date 10/08/2026

Location CA:ON:Kitchener

Category Nursing

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📌 Registered Nurse, Obstetrical Outpatient (Ontario)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Ontario