Registered Midwife

Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories; Inuvik; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking a Registered Midwife in Inuvik to provide full-scope, relationship-based care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Work autonomously within a collaborative team to support families in Northern communities.

You will mentor students and contribute to midwifery service growth, while promoting culturally safe care and community outreach programs. Prior licensing eligibility in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery or assessed via PLEA in a Canadian province.
• A minimum of two years' experience delivering midwifery care as primary provider.
• A valid driver's license; CPR Level C; and First Aid certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive prenatal, labour, birth, postpartum and newborn care.
• Serve as primary care provider and birth attendant for maternity clients.
• Assess, diagnose, order tests, prescribe medications, and manage care within scope.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and other professionals.
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Deliver reproductive health education and maternal-child health programs.

Connaissances

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical judgment

Formation

Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery

Credentialing via PLEA program (Canada)

Outils

Standard First Aid

CPR (Level C)

Description du poste

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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

Bring new life into the world while making a lasting impact in Northern communities. As a Registered Midwife in Inuvik, you'll provide full-scope, relationship-based care to growing families, supporting clients through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care while practicing autonomously within a collaborative healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive prenatal, labour, birth, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Serve as the primary care provider and birth attendant for maternity clients.
• Assess, diagnose, order tests, prescribe medications, and manage care within the midwifery scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation to support clients during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
• Provide reproductive health services, pregnancy counselling, and family planning education.
• Deliver prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and maternal-child health education.
• Promote culturally safe, relationship-based care for diverse northern communities.
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and community outreach initiatives.
• Mentor students and healthcare colleagues while contributing to the growth of midwifery services in the Northwest Territories.

Key Qualifications:

• A Baccalaureate degree in Midwifery (Health Sciences) or assessed through a Prior Learning and Experience Assessment (PLEA) program within a Canadian province,
• 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.