Casual - Registered Midwife

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call pay

Northern Living Allowance

Flexible working hours

Travel days paid

Flights provided

Accommodations provided

Job summary

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking Registered Midwives for short- and long-term casual contracts across NT communities. Roles involve midwifery care including birthing services, with travel days paid and flights/accommodations covered as needed.

Contracts range from 5 days to 6 months, offering On-Call pay and a Northern Living Allowance dependent on community. This opportunity lets you work in the North while exploring its stunning landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care and birthing services in communities across the Northwest Territories.
• Engage in short- and long-term casual contracts with orientation to midwifery services.
• Travel days paid, flights to/from communities covered, and accommodations provided as needed.
• Be flexible to community needs with on-call pay and potential overtime provisions.

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.

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.

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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