Clinical Nurse - Lactation Consultant

Are you passionate about supporting new mothers and promoting breastfeeding success? Do you have the expertise and compassion to guide women through their breastfeeding journey? If so, we would love you to join out team.. We are seeking a Level 2 Lactation Consultant on a part time basis, 18 hours a week to support out patients on our Maternity Ward. About Us: Established in 2016 Gold Coast Private Hospital is a 339 bed, 22 operating theatre facility located in Southport, the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct. Specialities include and are not limited to: 24/7 Emergency Care Centre, Medical, Orthopaedic, Bariatric, Neurosurgical, Plastics, ENT & General Surgical, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology. Gold Coast Private Hospital is continually growing and offers exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in health care. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert lactation consultation and support to new mothers during their hospital stay.Conduct thorough assessments to identify breastfeeding challenges and develop individualized care plans.Offer education and guidance on breastfeeding techniques, positioning, and infant feeding cues.Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care for mother-infant.Educate and empower nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on evidence-based breastfeeding practices.Maintain accurate documentation of lactation consultations and outcomes.Qualifications: Certified Lactation ConsultantBachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in lactation consultation within a hospital setting.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with diverse teams.Commitment to continuing education and staying updated on current practices in lactation support.Why Healthscope?When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our networkDiscounted health insuranceContinuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growthWe pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. Applications close: 24th March 2024 More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker