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Western Health is seeking a highly motivated Lactation Consultant who is passionate about providing high quality patient-centred care to join our Lactation Team. The Lactation Consultant provides counselling to mothers and their families on the initiation, exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding and lactation, and assists amidst any difficulties or high-risk situations. The Lactation Consultant is compassionate and empathetic when supporting the needs of women and their family structures in working towards breastfeeding and lactation goals. The Lactation Consultant ensures that the care is woman focused, integrated, consistent and evidence based.
Job Responsibility:
Provide comprehensive patient assessments and demonstrate skill in the development of breastfeeding and lactation care plans
Care for the mother baby dyad up to 6 weeks
Review policies and procedures
Staff education
Co-ordination and working within breastfeeding support clinics
Assist in BFHI accreditation requirements
Ensure feeding practices align with BFHI standards
Act as a staff resource person in the assessment, management of breastfeeding challenges
Maintain and update own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning best practice
Occasional AL coverage of our Bacchus Marsh campus
Requirements:
Currently registered with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Registered Midwife/Nurse in Australia and holds a current practicing certificate
Demonstrate an ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
A commitment to high quality, safe and person centred care
Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise
What we offer:
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education