Lactation Consultant - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton West Primary Care Network

Edmonton West Primary Care Network

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Lactation Consultant (LPN or RN)

Employment type:
Permanent, 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week)

Location:
This position works in the low-risk maternity clinic located at Edmonton West Primary Care Network (Central Office). Suite 124, Meadowlark Health and Shopping Centre, 156 Street & 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5R 5W9.

Job Posting ID:
NLC-2403

Objective:

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive breastfeeding education, counseling, and support services for mothers, babies, and families.

This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to healthcare providers, new parents, and families in the promotion of breastfeeding, as well as the implementation of breastfeeding-friendly practices in a Primary Care setting.

Additionally, this position advocates for breastfeeding women and infants by collaborating with other members of an interdisciplinary team to ensure the promotion and support of breastfeeding within the EWPCN low-risk Maternity Clinic.

ABOUT THE EDMONTON WEST PRIMARY CARE NETWORK:

With a mission to support family physicians in improving primary care through relationships, collaboration and innovation, Primary Care Networks (PCN) are groups of family doctors who work with other health professionals to coordinate the comprehensive delivery of primary care services for their patients.

Our team of health professionals include Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Behavioral Health Consultants, Social Workers and Exercise Specialists who collaborate to provide comprehensive primary care services for the community.

As part of our Interdisciplinary Team:

You are passionate about the interdisciplinary care model.
You want to work in a small yet mighty organization, where you are not just a number, and you can impact real change in healthcare delivery in the local community.
You are innovative by nature and want to use critical thinking to give your input into patient care planning with a focus on preventive care.
You see our vision and mission and have seen how a preventative focus on wellness in primary care creates ongoing relationships that positively impacts patients for their entire lives.

Previous Experience:

Three years of recent experience working with maternalnewborn population
Previous experience as a lactation consultant
Experience in a primary care setting or working with family physicians is an asset
Previous experience in primary care setting is a strong asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Demonstrated experience using EMR and Netcare

Personal Attributes:

Enthusiasm and passion for providing quality care
Adaptability
Takes initiative and accountability for delivering the best primary care to our community
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities
Ability and desire to develop new skills and evolve with a continuous improvement focus

License/ Certification(s):

Current CLPNA or CRNA Registration and BLS CPR is required
Certification of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required

What We Offer:

Schedule falls between Monday to Friday daytime hours
Ability to work within your full scope of practice and impact the community in a positive manner, while collaborating with other disciplines as well
Ongoing training and networking opportunities through our interdisciplinary team meetings (virtual and inperson)

Applications

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to $51.08 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule: