Casual - Registered Midwife

Job Summary

Location: Across the NWT

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 28348

Salary: $121,641 - $145,295

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Job Information

Are you an experienced Registered Midwife looking to expand your career in the world of Northern midwifery practice? Do you want to visit the North while being paid to do it? We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Registered Midwives to join our workforce through a variety of contracts that work for YOU!

Come make a difference in the health and wellbeing of our Territory! Our short-term casual contracts allow you to maintain your life at home while being able to escape to and explore the spectacular Northwest Territories. Take that chance; go on that adventure and make that lasting memory come work in the Northwest Territories (NT)!

Current opportunities available:

We are looking for Registered Midwives to fill short and long-term contracts providing midwifery care, including birthing services in several communities across the Northwest Territories.

Contracts are variable in length, an initial contract of at least one month supports a high quality orientation to midwifery services.

If you are interested in working in the NT, please submit your application and our team will contact you to discuss current opportunities.

Competitive Compensation

Registered Midwives earn a salary range of:

$121,641. - $145,295./year or $62.38 - $74.51/hr.

In addition to the above, Registered Midwives are eligible for:

• On Call pay, flexible working hours based on community needs, overtime banked as lieu-time earned or paid out
• Northern Living Allowance: Community dependent, this can range from $1.90 - $18.60/hour
• Convenience & Flexibility

We are looking to hire Registered Midwives through casual contracts ranging from 5 days to up to 6 months. Your travel days (one day pay each way), flights in and out of the community are covered; as well as accommodations for up to 10 days. Staff accommodations for stays longer than 10 days may be available for a small fee.

Life Up in the North

It's not every day that you have the chance to work and play in the land of the midnight sun and world-class auroras! The Northwest Territories is one of Canada's best kept treasures with its unique northern views, exciting new adventures and vibrant display of indigenous culture. Visit https://spectacularnwt.com for more information.

For any questions on these opportunities, please contact [email protected]

Join the adventure - submit your resume, today!

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for professional licensing in accordance with the Midwifery Profession Act and must be credentialed and eligible for privileges in accordance with the Medical and Professional Staff Bylaws is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28348

Closing Date: Open Until Filled