Registered Midwife

What We Offer:

At NL Health Services, your work matters and so does your well-being. That's why we offer competitive compensation and exceptional incentives to make your career journey as rewarding as possible, including:

• Temporary Market Adjustment of $20,000
• Additional compensation for standby and overtime in accordance with collective agreement
• Relocation Support to help you settle in
• Other Financial Incentives may be available on Temporary Call-In positions
• Cost shared Health & Dental Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick leave and family leave provisions

This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

*Return in Service applies for the incentives

For more information on incentives, please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives

For pension and benefits, please visit the following websites:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

https://provident10.ca/members/understanding-your-pension/member-handbook/

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/pensions/plans/gmpp/

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director level the Registered Midwife is an autonomous primary maternity care professional providing comprehensive care to individuals and their newborns during the childbearing period. The Registered Midwife provides comprehensive care during pregnancy, conducts births in the hospital and community setting, and continues with postpartum care to individuals and their newborns for at least six weeks after birth.

The Registered Midwife has the ability to admit and discharge in hospital and works collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, family physicians, pediatricians, anesthetists, lactation consultants and other members of the healthcare team. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person- and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety, and partner with all team members to improve staff and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifing risks and implementing improvements. The Registered Midwife contributes to NLHS policies and educational sessions. The Registered Midwife works as part of a small team sharing clients and on-call coverage.

Job Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized midwifery education program in accordance with the requirements of the College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience working as a Midwife is an asset.
• Midwifery experience in Canada is an asset.
• A Master's degree is an asset.
• Current and continuing registration with NLCHP and CMNL are required.
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values: Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE).
• Knowledge of issues related to maternal and child health.
• Demonstrated strong decision making, interpersonal, leadership and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interprofessional environment and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class V Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check from the RCMP or local police authority is required.

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today via: https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/

Interested in becoming a Midwife in NL or have questions on this opportunity, please contact:

Leona Strickland, Recruitment Coordinator, NLHS [email protected]

Jennifer Kean BN RN (Manager Obstetrics), NLHS

[email protected]

We encourage all interested individuals to apply. NLHS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.