Lactation & Infant Feeding Specialist
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- Allied Health
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- COV00046361 Requisition #
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- Sep 27, 2024 Post Date
- Classification: Lactation&Infnt Feeding Spclst
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Women's and Child Health Grey Nuns and Misericordia
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 21-OCT-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.48
- Maximum Salary: $52.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor¿s degree in a health-related field Registered with the applicable professional association or college under the Health Professions Act International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification Current experience in breastfeeding assessment and management
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous experience as a Lactation Consultant. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Experience with delivering programming and development of orientation and education. Experience coaching and mentoring staff, assessing learning requirements, developing training materials. Strong relationship building skills, effective time management skills. Knowledge of Women’s and Child health.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 3 years recent experience working with Maternal-Newborn population. Experience in Adult Education.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.