One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
The Lactation Consultant is a regulated health care professional who, as part of the inter-professional health care team, will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Accountabilities:
Providing quality patient-focused lactation service and nursing care to patients in the Women's and Children's program
Qualifications
Minimum three years experience in maternal child nursing
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Previous experience as a lactation consultant (three to five years experience strongly preferred)
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate required
Competent in newborn assessment with knowledge of abnormal newborn conditions
Demonstrates ability to function effectively in a leadership/consultative role
Demonstrates a desire and ability to participate in patient teaching and in the development of educational materials
Evidence of initiative in ongoing knowledge development and reflective practice
Core competencies:
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession
BCLS required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
Excellent physical assessment skills required
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Will be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology
Additional Information
Hours: Currently days,8 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $44.13 per hour
Maximum: $56.46 per hour
Applications are open for external applicants
Internal application deadline: September 18, 2025
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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.
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