Principal Lactation Nurse, Singapore

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.