Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Part Time/Fixed Term Maternity leave cover 0.6 - for a year
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders
About the role
You will be working in maternity to provide specialist breastfeeding support to mothers and babies in the postnatal ward and birthing suite as well as helping to run a weekly drop in centre.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our close-knit team of Lactation Consultants work together to optimise the breastfeeding support in the postnatal wards, birthing suite and the community through drop in centres. They will work with breastfeeding whānau to help initiate breastfeeding successfully, build milk supply and other more complex issues such as thrush, mastitis and reduced tongue function. Proficiency in assessment of tongue tie would be beneficial but not essential.
Our friendly team communicate with well to meet the needs of our breastfeeding whānau.
About you
You will be an IBCLC qualified LC with a current APC as a Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse. You will possess great interpersonal skills and be team player, with a passion for assisting women to reach their breastfeeding goals leading to the best outcomes for both mother and baby.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 6th May 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.