Our client a premier medical facility is currently looking for a Lactation Nurse to be based in Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. For this role you will have the following responsibilities:
- Identifies changes/problems in breastfeeding/lactation and intervenes promptly and appropriately according to lactation standards.
- Responsible for conducting hospital rounds to evaluate mothers and infants needs as they relate to breastfeeding and the initiation of lactogenesis.
- Develops feeding plans to address the nutritional needs of the infant that may include but is not limited to breastfeeding support breast pumping support and supplementation as appropriate.
- Provides direct lactation care using advanced lactation knowledge and skills to assess plan implement and evaluate neonates and their families.
- Plans teaches and evaluates breastfeeding and pregnancy wellness for expectant mothers.
- Assists with training and precepting of staff nurses lactation team members other health care providers and students.
- Provides verbal and written information to parents about breastfeeding.
- Educates mothers in the use of electric and manual breast pumps and provides information on storage and transfer of expressed breast milk.
- Develops and promotes a comprehensive evidencebased lactation program at the facility.
- Provides coordination and leadership support to all maternalnewborn lactation program.
- Willing to work in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Possesses effective counseling skills when interacting with mothers/families and healthcare providers.
Requirements
To be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is required.
- Must be eligible to take the SCFHS exam.
- Preferably with valid SCFHS Nursing Specialist/Technician license/certificate.
- Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
- Proficient in English
- BCLC certification required. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
- 25 years experience in an acute care setting as a lactation consultant.
- Must have working experience in leading BFHI successful accreditation preferably in the GCC area.
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