Program coordinator Jobs in Orangeville, ON

Competition:

047-25

Department / Unit:

Obstetrics

Position Type:

Part Time

Bargaining Unit:

ONA

Posting Date:

2025-02-18 12:00

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse to work with our Obstetrics Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse within the Obstetrics Department.The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for the provision of general and specialized nursing duties and work assignments on a daily basis. As part of the interdisciplinary health team, the Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse will practice within their full scope in accordance to the nursing philosophy and standards set by HHCC, the College of Nurses on Ontario and the Regulated Health Professionals Act legislation. The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse will coordinate activities and education related to breastfeeding in collaboration with Childbirth and Paediatric Manager(s).
Qualifications:

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN
• Current BCLS certificate
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Breastfeeding course (20-hour INFACT/WHO) completed or in progress
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in obstetrical nursing
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience (within 6 months) as a Lactation Consultant
• Current knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of lactation
• Current knowledge of Baby Friendly Initiative
• Previous participation and leadership of quality improvement initiatives (e.g. Baby Friendly Initiative)
• Experience providing individualized and group teaching to post-partum patients as well as support and teaching to obstetric and pediatric staff
• Must have own transportation and work in partnership with the Public Health Dept at the Orangeville site as needed
• Proficiency in computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel
• Appropriate lifting techniques
• Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range: $39.07 - $56.00


Why Headwaters?
Ourvalues are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determinehow we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families,and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community.

Weoffer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensivebenefits package, please visit .

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.

All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.