Lactation consultant (hunter region)

Are you passionate about supporting recent mothers and promoting breastfeeding success? Do you have the expertise and compassion to guide women through their breastfeeding journey? If so, we would love you to join our team.

We are seeking 2 Lactation Consultant's on a part-time basis to assist in the provision of care across the 6 days of the week in which the service operates. The lactation service runs Monday - Saturday with 6 hours per day Monday to Friday + 4 hours on a Saturday.

Newcastle Private Hospital, Where doing what you love means more

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated midwives, nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit. Our private maternity suite is focused on the best possible care for families in the Newcastle region; containing 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery.

• Provide expert lactation consultation and support to new mothers during their hospital stay.
• Conduct thorough assessments to identify breastfeeding challenges and develop individualised care plans.
• Offer education and guidance on breastfeeding techniques, positioning, and infant feeding cues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care for mother‐infant.
• Educate and empower nursing and midwifery staff and other healthcare professionals on evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lactation consultations, plans and outcomes.

• Current IBCLC status as a Certified Lactation Consultant.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field will be highly advantageous.
• Registered as Midwife/Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Lactation in an acute hospital setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of the NSQHS clinical care standards and accreditation requirements.
• Commitment to continuing education and staying updated on current practices in lactation support.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Continuous professional development, education and support provided to encourage growth.
• Paid salary based on years of relevant registered nursing experience, ranging from 63.71 to 65.02 per hour.

10th March 2025

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives' Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024.