Full time postpartum only midwife

Families and Babies Program; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative program is seeking a compassionate Registered Midwife to join their dynamic team at Surrey Memorial Hospital. This role focuses on providing specialized postpartum care for low-risk families, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home. You will deliver high-quality, supportive care through home visits and follow-up appointments, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. If you are a patient-centered individual with excellent communication and critical thinking skills, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of new families during their postpartum journey.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with a focus on postpartum care and home visits.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care and follow-up appointments for postpartum families.
• Support early discharge from the Family Birthing Unit.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization skills

Clinical care proficiency

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years of experience as a midwife

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Families and Babies Program
A Fraser Health Program

Position: Registered Midwife
Postpartum Clinic at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Position Overview:
The Families and Babies Program, launched in October 2023 at Surrey Memorial Hospital, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Midwife to join our dynamic team. This innovative program provides specialized postpartum care for low-risk birthing families and their infants, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home with early discharge at 24 hours.

Midwives in this program play a vital role in delivering high-quality, supportive care to families during the critical first week postpartum. This includes providing in-home care and conducting follow-up appointments at our program clinic, located in the Children’s Health Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Who You Are:

• You are a patient-centered individual who consistently performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills, eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Position Summary:
This hospital-based integrated postpartum primary care midwife position will support early discharge from the Family Birthing Unit, providing clinical care to families post-discharge through home visits and follow-up clinic appointments.

What We Are Looking For:

• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Currently privileged at Surrey Memorial Hospital or eligible for privileging
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a midwife
• Excellent physical assessment skills and proficiency in clinical care
• Strong computer and writing skills
• Knowledgeable in professional and hospital standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centred, family-focused care
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education, and leadership experience
• Good attendance record with the ability to maintain this standard

Work Schedule:

Approximately 7 twelve-hour shifts per month, including hospital visits, home visits, and clinic visits. Home visits are scheduled 7 days a week, with midwives expected to conduct 2 to 4 home visits per shift. Clinic hours are 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, including statutory holidays. No night shifts required. Schedules may be adjusted for operational needs.

Remuneration:
$1,000 per 12-hour shift

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and letter of interest to [e-mail] by May 31, 2025. Only selected applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional care to new families during their postpartum journey. We look forward to hearing from you!

Families and Babies Program is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.