Purpose of the Role
Provide leadership and evidence based lactation care and education for families and staff in CHI, alongside the other CHI Lactation Specialist. Assist with supporting parents’ choice of infant feeding, provide lactation support and education to parents attending our service in conjunction with a highly motivated multidisciplinary team. Provide ongoing research and audit of infant feeding choices and promote a quality service for infants and parents.
Essential Criteria
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification is essential for all applicants (nursing and HSCP).
For Nursing candidates
Registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or eligible to be so registered.
Have 5 years post‑registration relevant nursing experience.
Hold a level 8 or higher related to infant feeding/lactation or a post‑registration programme of study in children’s nursing or neonatal intensive care nursing.
Have experience in infant feeding/lactation.
For HSPC candidates
Be a CORU registered HSCP for relevant profession.
HSCP have a minimum of 3 years’ experience or be working at Senior grade.
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the area of paediatrics which must include infant feeding/lactation experience.
Children’s Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment.
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