Registered Midwife locum March 2026 with opportunity for long term position

Ponderosa Midwives; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented midwifery practice in Kelowna, BC is seeking a full-time midwife to join their cohesive team. The position offers flexible start dates and a locum opportunity for a minimum of 6 months, with up to 2 months of holiday and a supportive work environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply by emailing letters of interest with CVs to the provided email address.

Benefits

Flexible start date

Team-based model of care

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Midwives must possess a relevant degree in midwifery and be licensed to practice.
• Experience in a collaborative healthcare environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care in a cohesive team environment.
• Support and attend to home births as necessary.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Team-based collaboration

Strong interprofessional relationships

Experience with electronic medical records (OSCAR)

Education

Relevant midwifery degree

Job description

~ Ponderosa Midwives is hiring – March 2026 ~

Ponderosa Midwives in beautiful Kelowna, BC is seeking a full-time midwife to join our group in March 2026, with flexibility to start as early as January 2026.

The position is a locum opportunity (minimum 6-months but ideal would be 1-year) with the possibility of a long-term position.

We are a cohesive team of 3 midwives who work in a team-based model. Our practice operates out of a beautiful clinic space in downtown Kelowna close to the hospital, hiking and biking trails, and downtown. We have a part-time MOA who does an excellent job of supporting us. We use OSCAR for electronic medical records and aspire to minimize our footprint. Our clinic space offers one comfortable clinic room, an office, an MOA space and an additional space for assessments and resources. Our home birth rate averages around 30%. Our clinic is close to Kelowna General Hospital, which is a level 2 facility. Our interprofessional relationships are strong, including very supportive nursing staff, and we pride ourselves on a cohesive midwifery community in town.

The successful applicant will ideally work in a full-time capacity, in a team structure that is up for discussion. Long-term positions offer up to 2 months of holiday during the contract. Regular off-call time is negotiated within teams, with additional time off when possible. **our practice operates within a cost-share agreement and we pride ourselves on maintaining an affordable and abundant clinic setup. This agreement is available to the successful applicant who wishes to stay on with our practice**

Midwives can visit our website at www.ponderosamidwives.ca to learn more about us. Please email us letters of interest with CVs to [e-mail] by October 31st, 2024.

We have a great thing going on here and encourage you to apply!

~ The Ponderosa Midwives Team ~