Principal Lactation Nurse

The Principal Lactation Nurse leads and delivers comprehensive breastfeeding support services, providing expert clinical guidance to patients and healthcare teams. The role ensures high-quality, evidence-based lactation care, supports staff development, and drives continuous improvement in maternal and infant care services aligned with organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding assessment, education, and support to mothers across antenatal, inpatient, and post-discharge stages.
• Manage and coordinate care for breastfeeding patients, including those with complex needs.
• Document clinical interventions, patient responses, and outcomes related to lactation care.
• Conduct antenatal breastfeeding and infant care education classes.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for healthcare professionals, patients, and families; advocate for breastfeeding best practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior lactation consultants and nursing staff.
• Plan and deliver in-service education and training for staff.
• Participate in and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate care delivery and staff allocation.
• Liaise with community resources such as Association for Breastfeeding Advocacy (Singapore) and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to promote best practices.
• Maintain professional development and participate in committees, meetings, and relevant workshops.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive care environment and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.

Licensure

• Registered Nurse with a valid Practising Certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Licensed to practice as a Lactation Consultant.

Experience& Competencies

• Relevant experience in lactation consulting and maternal-child health.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teaching skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

Work Environment

• Exposure to clinical risks such as infections, sharps injuries, and physical strain.
• Requires resilience in handling demanding patient and family situations.