Lactation Consultant

Employment Type: Casual

Salary: As per EBA plus 25% Casual bank loading

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we’re on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next hundred years.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

The Lactation Consultant will provide breastfeeding support and knowledge to Maternity/Neonatal Services, Hospital in the Home, Pediatrics
Unit and the Emergency Department.
Provide exceptional care to Women via inpatient reviews and outpatient appointments.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

It takes a special kind of person to work in healthcare or community services. If you are genuinely interested in helping others, then you’ll find you can build something here and find your place in a team of 10,000 hearts.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

- Certification as an International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Relevant clinical experience in midwifery, neonatal and lactation consultancy
- Recent experience with the unique feeding needs and capabilities of the sick or pre term infant
- Demonstrated clinical and interpersonal skills and able to work as part of an enthusiastic team
- A knowledge of current local and national issues within maternity services, in particular in relation to human lactation, commitment to ongoing education and development of midwives and students,
- A commitment to foster and promote a woman-centred/client focused approach to care,
- Ability to work in an autonomous role,
- A practical common sense approach to problem solving and trouble shooting.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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