Req ID:223513Department/Program:NICU, Women's & Newborn HealthLocation:HalifaxType of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date:August 9, 2026Union Status:NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining UnitCompensation:$40.5534 – $51.7412 /hourClosing Date:July 13, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, persons of colour, immigrants/newcomers, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.The OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Neonatal Care Team, the Lactation Consultant Nurse (LCN) is a member of the Neonatal Care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic and comprehensive care to meet the needs of infants within the context of their family. Nursing care includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with the purpose of promoting health within a fast paced and agile teaching environment. The LCN is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family integrated patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of IWK Health, providing inpatient care to infants and their families. The LCN advocates for informed choice infant feeding support by collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding primarily within the Women’s and Newborn Health Programme of IWK Health. Using current research based knowledge related to breastfeeding, the LCN provides consultation to other health care providers as well as provides care directly to patients and their families. The LCN provides leadership in planning, coordinating,



implementing and evaluating activities for healthcare professionals and patients/families and participates in the development of standards of care, guidelines, policies and procedures relating to and involving infant feeding to strengthen Baby‑Friendly Standards. The Lactation Consultant Nurse adheres to the ILCA Standards of Practice and the IBCLC Code of Ethics.Your QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education will be considered).Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required.Current IBCLC (International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant) certification or IBCLC in progress required. Possible consideration of an RN with commitment to obtain their IBCLC within the first 12 months if unable to recruit current IBCLC or IBCLC in progress applicants. Clinical experience as a Lactation Consultant preferred.Recent clinical NICU experience required.Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.Demonstrated commitment to the Baby Friendly Initiative.Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to maintain good interpersonal and working relationships with all members of the health team.Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self‑motivated, and work both independently and as part of a team.Demonstrated change management skills, leadership skills, critical thinking and oral/written communication skills.Competency in other languages considered an asset.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Job Segment: Pediatric, ICU, NICU, Nursing, Labor and Delivery, Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lactation Consultant Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - C$40.6 - C$51.7 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 IWK Health
📍 Winnipeg