Lactation Consultant - RN

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Job closing date: EOD October 7th, 2026

What we are looking for:

The Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant will coordinate activities and education related to breastfeeding in collaboration with Childbirth, Pediatrics and NICU Clinical Managers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Breastfeeding assessment, planning, support, and follow-up
• Development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of breastfeeding
• Providing both individual and group breastfeeding education to new and high-risk mothers
• Leadership support of the Baby Friendly Initiative
• Developing plans of care in collaboration with families and attending staff
• Support and planning of care for infants and families in the NICU
• Development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures related to newborn feeding
• Support and education of all staff related to newborn feeding and breastfeeding initiatives
• Networking within the wider breastfeeding community and public health to establish partnerships and ensure best practice activities
• Assist with the development of staff to build breastfeeding capacity in the point of care staff

What you bring to Oak Valley Health:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
• BScN; master’s degree preferred
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Current BCLS certification and NRP
• A minimum of 4 years of recent obstetrical experience; breastfeeding education and experience preferred
• Experience with NICU infants and high-risk lactation scenarios is an asset
• RNAO membership is preferred
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well-developed organization, communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education, and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

20 hours per week - alternating days/weekends & holidays Monday-Saturday

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

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Range:

$41.18 - $59.03

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of  Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI. 

Learn more about our Honoured to care culture:          

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