Indigenous Lactation Consultant (N3) Mother & Baby
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Requisition ID: 400133
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Posting End Date: April 7 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site:Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Mother & Baby
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 04/10/2026
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 12.00
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Manager of Health Services the incumbent is responsible for:
- Coordination of care related to specialized breastfeeding support for the NICU Program to include:
- providing quality care grounded in Indigenous worldview
- acting as a resource to other health care professionals
- participating in the discharge process
- educating patients family staff and students with
- respect to Indigenous breastfeeding knowledge and beliefs
- performing other related duties as assigned
THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION THAT IS OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Proof of ancestry will be requested and those selected for an interview will be asked related questions. We invite applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and/or resume.
Experience
- Minimum three years recent clinical experience in maternal or newborn nursing.
- Experiencewithorknowledge of applyingan Indigenous lens to health operations and exploring ways toprovideculturally safe care andtooffertraditionalIndigenoushealing practicesas part ofhealth servicesdelivery.
- Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous healthcare priorities services and challenges alongside Indigenous culture protocols traditions and values both within communities and organizations in Manitoba.
- Experience in or knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the relationship between ISC and the Manitoba health care system.
- Knowledge of Indigenous medicines healing practices cultural norms and protocols.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required. BN preferred.
Special Training:
- Successful completion of certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required.
- Applicants without the certification will be considered and the successful applicant must complete certification during the next intake.
- Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training.
- Completion of the Oshki-Wenjack course Indigenous Birthworker 4: Lactation Support or similar Indigenous specific lactation counselor training is considered an asset.
- Knowledge in traditional medicines and ceremonies an asset.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Qualifications and Skills
- Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social spiritual emotional physical and mental and health contexts.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history cultures and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada isrequired.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitobas Path to Reconciliation Act (2016).
- Understanding and commitment to the articles set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for truth and reconciliation.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actionsinquestsand reports e.g. Jordans Principle Joyces Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ethical principles and cultural protocols in interactions with Indigenous partners and organizations.
- Knowledge or familiarity with Indigenous health issues population health and health status of citizens in Manitoba. touched on this above.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
- Moderate physical effort required.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family friends and neighbours please apply today.
Interested candidates should selectthe Apply icon below to upload their cover letter resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers in partnership with the Indigenous community are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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