Registered Nurse
Vivara
Job description
MUST BE AN RN WITH IBCLC CERTIFICATION OR A BREASTFEEDING EXPERT WITH 10+ YEARS OF POSTPARTUM AND INFANT-FEEDING EXPERIENCE.
Registered Nurse – Postpartum & Lactation CareLocation: Calgary and surrounding communitiesPosition: Independent contractor
Vivara is seeking an experienced, compassionate RN to provide personalized, evidence-based postpartum and infant-feeding care in families’ homes.
About the role
Provide:
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Maternal and newborn assessments.
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Breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, and combination-feeding support.
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Individualized care plans, education, and emotional support.
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Newborn-care guidance, documentation, follow-up, and referrals.
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Collaboration with our nursing team to support continuity of care.
Requirements
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Current RN registration and authorization to practise in Alberta.
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IBCLC certification or 10+ years of postpartum and infant-feeding experience.
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Strong maternal and newborn assessment skills.
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Confidence working independently in clients’ homes.
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Warm, respectful, family-centred approach.
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.
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Established contracting business or willingness to create one, with appropriate liability coverage.
What Vivara offers
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Meaningful, relationship-based care.
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Collaborative clinical support.
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Opportunities for ongoing scheduled care.
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Competitive contractor compensation based on experience.
To apply
- Complete the application at www.vivara.ca/careers. Upload your résumé and include your postpartum experience, feeding education or certifications, availability, and preferred service areas.
We’d love to hear what draws you to supporting mothers and babies at home.
Pay: $90.00-$110.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road