Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: (ACH) NEONATAL ICU
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Multi-Site: At
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 22-DEC-2017
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 08-JAN-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 15
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Qualifications:Graduation from a recognized nursing education program. Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Current NRP certification an asset. Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Masters preparation an asset. Minimum 1 years recent experience in NICU or working with ill infants. Previous experience as a Lactation Consultant. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong Family Centered Care philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to maintain good interpersonal and working relationships with all members of the health team. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, and work both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated change management skills, leadership skills, critical thinking and oral/written communication skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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