Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Humber River Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant
Posting Date 1 week ago(2/9/2026 1:36 PM) Program Maternal & Child Programs Department/Unit 4 West Mother Baby Unit Employee Type Full-Time Employee Group ONA Job Job Category Hidden (22897)
Position Profile
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.
At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Right now we’re looking for a Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant to work in our Maternal and Child Program
Employment Status: Full-time Hours of work: 8 or 12 hr Days or Evening - Monday to Sunday
Employee Group: ONA
Salary Rate Range: $40.24 - $57.68
Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mother and Baby Unit
Responsibilities:
Promotion of baby-friendly breastfeeding initiatives.Promotion of and commitment to family centered maternity care philosophy.Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for breastfeeding mothers.Accept consults from inpatient unit staff regarding breastfeeding problems/issues.Accepts referrals from nurses, physicians or patient regarding breastfeeding problems/issues.Assist mothers having breastfeeding problems.Plans, organizes and delivers breastfeeding education in-services to all breastfeeding patients, both inpatient & outpatient, as well as staff.Selects appropriate literature and supplies to support the activities of breastfeeding at HRRH.Liaise with community agencies, Public Health, Community Health Services and Breastfeeding Coalitions.Conducts quality assurance program to assess the effectiveness of breastfeeding education and support at HRHTo assist with the antenatal and RSV Clinic and outpatient clinic as neededAct as Mentor to the Nursing staff for any breastfeeding questions and education as neededSupport Infant Cue feeding project in NICU and attend the NICU Grand RoundsChair or Co chair of Maternal Child Program Breastfeeding committee
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.Registered member of the College of Nursing, in good standing.IBCLC Certification required (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).Recent clinical experience in breastfeeding support and teaching in an inpatient and ambulatory setting.Current Perinatal/Birthing Unit experience required.A highly developed customer service orientation.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.Current BCLS and NRP Certification required.Demonstrated ability to implement evidence/research findings in practice.Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Experience in adult education an asset.Certification in Childbirth Education with ICEA or ASPO/Lamaze an assetExcellent attendance and discipline free record required.An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practicesInterested applicants are required to apply…
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