Lactation Consultant

**0.6 FTE position available for experienced midwife with lactation consultant qualification**:

- ** Tertiary unit including birthing suite, high dependency unit and maternity ward**:

- ** Applications from RN's welcome, pending appropriate qualifications**

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Fabulous opportunity for a Lactation Consultant to join our team at Christchurch Women’s Maternity.

We are looking for a suitably qualified Lactation Consultant to be able to provide support and advice regarding lactation to the staff and mothers of Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

Working alongside the Maternity team you will ensure mothers receive consistent and appropriate advice about the initiation, establishment, and maintenance of breastfeeding. A passion for the education of staff and women, maternal and infant health and a sound commitment to the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.
- The Waitaha and Te Tai o Poutini Maternity System has a dynamic, dedicated, and specialised team of health professionals working within both our purpose built, modern, tertiary maternity facilities and our Rural Primary Units.
- Join us and you will be able to work across the full scope of midwifery practice in our Birthing Suite, high dependency unit and our maternity ward (antenatal and postnatal).

**Ko wai koe | About You**

Whether you are new in your midwifery career or have lots of experience then we would love to speak with you. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and professional multi-disciplinary team.
- Recent clinical experience regarding planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for women and babies especially those needing complex care.
- Strong commitment to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.
- Good communicator, with the ability to make informed decisions that focus on providing quality maternity care for the women within our services.
- Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
- Should have excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand with a current APC.

**Mō mātou | About Us**

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury the West Coast community.

The culture at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, is driven by our **ā Mātou Uara (Our Value**s)**
- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

**Ngāhua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha**

When you work for us you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

You are part of something greater then yourself and encouraged to your uniquely self.

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