WMH - Lactation Consultant

at  Mercy Health Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours: 38 hour pw
Salary: as per EBA
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Application: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter
Contact: Hooria Nasseri, hnasseri@mercy.com.au, 03 8754 3408
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 when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Join us at Werribee Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the role

• The Lactation Consultant will provide breastfeeding support and knowledge to Maternity/Neonatal Services, Hospital in the Home, Paediatrics Unit and the Emergency Department.
• Provide exceptional care to Women via inpatient reviews and outpatient appointments.
• The successful applicant will be part of an experienced team that are responsible for teaching structured in services and study days for staff within the hospital.

About you

• 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

The successful applicant will be part of an experienced team that are responsible for teaching structured in services and study days for staff within the hospital, as well as demonstrating:

• 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, demonstrates ability to work in an autonomous role,
• Ability to work in an autonomous role,
• A practical common sense approach to problem solving and trouble shooting.

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.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• 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.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to
create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

• 100+ years of caring …

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Werribee Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

• A team of 10,000 hearts …

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

• Countless moments and lives …

As part of Werribee Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

• … And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice. Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
• Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
• Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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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.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

About the role

• The Lactation Consultant will provide breastfeeding support and knowledge to Maternity/Neonatal Services, Hospital in the Home, Paediatrics Unit and the Emergency Department.
• Provide exceptional care to Women via inpatient reviews and outpatient appointments.
• The successful applicant will be part of an experienced team that are responsible for teaching structured in services and study days for staff within the hospital

The successful applicant will be part of an experienced team that are responsible for teaching structured in services and study days for staff within the hospital, as well as demonstrating:

• 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, demonstrates ability to work in an autonomous role,
• Ability to work in an autonomous role,
• A practical common sense approach to problem solving and trouble shooting

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• 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