Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant at Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 25

Salary

43.26

Posted On

12 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
The GPRH Obstetrics Department consists of single room maternity care model which has 22 room; 18 Labour, Delivery and recovery rooms; 4 private room antepartum/postpartum rooms; 5 bed assessment/Ob triage area. As the lactation consultant you will also support our 10 bed NICU and the pediatric department. We care for neonates from 32 weeks gestation to term. We also care for patients who are low to high risk during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods including patients requiring C-sections. We value providing high quality, effective, efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered care for all our pregnant, labouring, postpartum, newborn and perinatal loss patients. We strive to build an environment that empowers our patients and families through education and support through the life change that is pregnancy and childbirth, while also encouraging our staff to continuously learn and grow. By joining the GPRH Obstetrical & NICU team, you will challenge and build your nursing, interpersonal, coaching, teaching, multitasking and assessment skills through care of patients whose condition changes rapidly through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum process. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Unit 31 - Obstetrics
  • Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
Responsibilities
  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Unit 31 - Obstetrics
  • Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only
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