Lactation Consultant

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Lactation Consultant

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse (RN)/Other professional

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care

REPORTS TO: Manager, Primary Health Care

JOB TYPE: 0.6 FTE (3 days/week), Permanent

PAY RANGE: $34.68 to $41.80

START DATE: June 24, 2024

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 17, 2024, at 4PM EST.

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About SWCHC

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

JOB SUMMARY

SWCHC is looking for an experienced certified Lactation Consultant to work within our busy Primary Health Care Clinic. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing pre & postnatal breastfeeding education, counselling and support to obstetrical clients and their families.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario or other health professional with current licensure
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Current CPR (preferred)

Professional Experience

• Three to five years of Lactation Consultant experience within a community or clinic setting.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health.
• Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment.

• Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence.

• Experience working with disadvantaged communities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Language Capacity

• English required.
• French or other language(s) an asset.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume by: Friday, May 17, 2024, at 4PM EST

**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, and students, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination.**

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity deserving communities. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.