Registered Midwife

Government of the Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern Canadian health authority is hiring a Registered Midwife in Fort Smith. The ideal candidate will provide specialized prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. Applicants must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery and have at least two years of experience. A valid driver's license and certification in First Aid and CPR are required. This position offers an opportunity to work in a welcoming community while making a significant impact on maternal and child health.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in delivering midwifery care.
• Must be eligible for professional licensing as per the Midwifery Profession Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal health care.
• Work autonomously as a primary care practitioner.
• Contribute to optimal maternal/child health outcomes.

Skills

Culturally safe midwifery services

Health assessment and diagnosis

Relationship-based care

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery

Job description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Fort Smith is a cozy community located in the southern Northwest Territories (NWT). Here you get to watch the Pelican's at the Slave River Rapids or access Canada's biggest national park, Wood Buffalo National Park and see the Salt Plains, a World Heritage Site. As the Registered Midwife, you will work as an autonomous primary care practitioner with hospital privileges who provides residents with specialized prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal health care including health assessment, diagnosis, intervention and follow up care in accordance with the NWT Midwifery Profession Act and midwifery regulatory framework. You will provide culturally safe, relationship-based midwifery services that contribute to the achievement of optimal maternal / child health outcomes in the NWT.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery (Health Sciences) or assessed through a Prior Learning and Experience Assessment (PLEA) program within a Canadian province, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in delivering midwifery care as a primary care provider.

Additional Requirements:

• A valid driver's license
• Standard First Aid, CPR (level C)
• Must be eligible for professional licensing in accordance with the Midwifery Profession Act and must be credentialed and eligible for privileges in accordance with the Medical and Professional Staff Bylaws

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]
[e-mail]

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