Casual - Registered Midwife

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 121,641 - 145,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call pay

Flexible working hours

Northern Living Allowance

Travel cost coverage

Accommodation support

Job summary

A regional health authority in the Northwest Territories is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated Registered Midwives for various short-term and long-term contracts. This role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $121,641 to $145,295 per year, and additional perks such as Northern Living Allowance. You will provide midwifery care, including birthing services, in various communities while enjoying the unique culture and scenic landscapes of Northern Canada. Join the adventure today!

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Midwife.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on community needs.
• Experience in providing midwifery care in remote areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care within communities in the Northwest Territories.
• Ensure high-quality orientation for short and long-term contracts.
• Facilitate birthing services and ongoing support for mothers.

Skills

Midwifery care

Experience in birthing services

Self-motivated

Education

Registered Midwife qualification

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

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 - $19.02/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 everyday 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.

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 [phone] Extension 14106

Fax [phone]

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