​SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Infant Care Consultant provides direct assistance and consultation to social workers, families and caretakers of high-risk infants under the ages of eighteen months where safety, medical fragility and physical and developmental well-being require specialized monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Collaborating with social workers to augment the assessments and planning for children under the age of 18 months that are involved with the agency

·        Assessing and intensively monitoring the safety, physical and developmental well-being of infants and strengthening the skills of caregivers

·        Ensuring appropriate services/resources are provided to high-risk infants including collaboration with community allies and programs 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

·        Registered Nursing (RN) Diploma/Degree from a recognized College/University

·        At least 2 years of related experience in pediatric nursing, Public Health or equivalent experience

·        Previous experience in Child Welfare is considered beneficial

SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

·        Good assessment skills related to pediatric nursing, child welfare and family dynamics

·        Ability to work independently in the community, good problem solving skills

·        Enhanced skill and knowledge identifying high-risk infants and their needs

·        Expertise in completing detailed comprehensive assessments on infants and the caregiver skills.

·        Ability to complete health teaching with caregivers and build parenting capacity

·        Good verbal and written communication skills as well as computer proficiency

·        Proficiency in the French language considered an asset

HOURS OF WORK:

·        9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

·        Working hours may vary and applicants must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours 

HOURLY RATE: $37.87 - $48.78
 
 CLOSING DATE: August 26, 2022