Midwife

Canadian Association of Midwives; Kuujjuaq (Village); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of midwives in a remote community, providing essential prenatal and labor care. This role offers unique opportunities to work in a beautiful area, engage with a diverse population, and make a significant impact on maternal health. Enjoy competitive weekly salaries, various premiums, and furnished lodging. Experience the beauty of Nunavik while contributing to the training of Inuit midwives and supporting families in their most critical moments. If you are passionate about midwifery and eager to embrace a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Benefits

Isolation premium

High cost of living premium

Retention premium

Paid overtime

Paid travel costs

Furnished lodging

Access to gym

Qualifications

• Current Obstetric Emergency Skills certification within 3 years.
• Updated Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal care and support during labor for low to medium risk pregnancies.
• Participate in medical evacuations from smaller communities.

Skills

Obstetric Emergency Skills certification

Neonatal Resuscitation certification

Excellent communication skills

Teaching skills

Fluency in English

Ability to speak Inuktitut or French

Northern and/or cross-cultural experience

Job description

Kuujjuaq Maternity-Ungava Tulattavik Health Center-Nunavik, Quebec

Our team is looking for part-time and full-time midwives to work for periods of 2 to 8 weeks, 2 to 8 times a year. We have urgent needs from the end of May to July 8th.

We are a team of Inuit and non-Inuit midwives dedicated to training more Inuit midwives. We work in a small hospital in a remote community (no ER, no anesthesia), where midwives provide all prenatal care and care during labor for low to medium risk pregnancies, with support from family doctors in emergencies or higher-risk cases. We also participate in medical evacuations (by plane) from smaller communities, mainly for preterm labor and birth. Our common language of work is English, but much of the charting is in French, and Inuktitut is the first language of most of the population.

Kuujjuaq is the largest community in Nunavik, Quebec, with about 3,000 residents. It is a beautiful town located at the border between the taiga and tundra, on the banks of the Koksoak River, 30 miles from Ungava Bay. The area features sandy beaches and numerous hiking opportunities. In winter, activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Access to the gym is paid for hospital employees.

Conditions For All Contracts

• Salary: Min.: $1,503.29 to Max: $2,133.68 per week
• Isolation premium: $203.66/week or more, depending on family status
• High cost of living premium: $74.17/week or more, depending on family status
• Retention premium: $383.29/week
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel costs
• Furnished lodging provided by the employer

Minimum Requirements

• Current Obstetric Emergency Skills certification (within 3 years)
• Updated Neonatal Resuscitation certification (including intubation, within 2 years)
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to speak and write Inuktitut or French is an asset but not required
• Northern and/or cross-cultural experience is an asset
• Eligibility for registration with the OSFQ—reciprocity is available for midwives registered in other Canadian provinces or territories

Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or to send your resume: [e-mail]