Registered Midwife

West Country Midwives; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural midwifery practice in Alberta is seeking a Registered Midwife to join their team. The role offers flexibility in caseload and practice models, along with a $5000 signing bonus and relocation funding. Ideal candidates are energetic, committed to excellent care, and comfortable in a rural setting. This position also includes opportunities to contribute to community health and work-life balance.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $5000

Relocation funding of $9600

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Commitment to providing excellent full scope care.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a flexible caseload and practice model.
• Support informed choice and normal birth.
• Contribute to community health initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Emergency skills

Comfortable with out-of-hospital births

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

West Country Midwives is seeking a Registered Midwife to join our team. Caseload is flexible. A $5000 signing bonus with a 2 year contract is offered. Relocation funding of $9600 may be applicable for this position. Start date is flexible.

About Us

• rural practice and eligible for MARP funding for travel and extra work in the community.
• small practice of up to 4 midwives
• flexibility in load or practice model. primary or team options
• privileges in a local rural hospital as well as a Level 2 1.15hrs away
• Accuro EMR
• fabulous heritage house location with a birth suite
• 50% OOH birth rate, high waterbirth rate and low induction and epidural rate
• beautiful landscape close to the mountains with lots of seasonal recreational activities as well as arts and theater groups
• strong advocates for informed choice and normal birth
• support for work/life balance

About You

• energetic and positive attitude
• committed to growing and providing excellent full scope care
• excellent communicator that works well in a multi-disciplinary team
• comfortable with out of hospital birth a distance from hospitals
• ability to contribute to a supportive and respectful work environment
• excellent emergency skills and comfort in a rural setting with fewer resources close at hand
• comfort with driving on winter roads

Have you dreamed of setting up your own rural practice in Alberta? Come practice with us for a couple years and let us help you make a business plan and get prepared for starting your own rural Alberta practice. Give us a call and chat about how we can work together to grow rural midwifery in Alberta.

www.westcountrymidwives.com Please email resumes to [e-mail] or call Nicole at 403-846-1500 to chat.