2023007719 - Registered Midwife

Job Summary

Eastern Rural Zone is launching its first Midwifery Program in Carbonear and is currently seeking two Registered Midwives who would like to join our team. We are seeking individuals who are committed to building a practice which can deliver comprehensive primary maternity care in collaboration with our health care team. This is an exciting opportunity for both new and experienced midwives. Eastern Rural Zone Midwives are employees of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and will report to the Director of Maternal Child and Population Health.

A team of four midwives will share clients and call coverage. The Registered Midwife is an autonomous primary maternity care professional providing comprehensive care to individuals and their newborns during the childbearing period. The Registered Midwife provides complete care during pregnancy, conducts births in the hospital and community and continues with postpartum care to individuals and their newborns for at least six weeks after birth.

The Registered Midwife has the ability to admit and discharge in hospital and works collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, family physicians, pediatricians, anesthetists, lactation consultants and other healthcare providers. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field (health, education, health promotion marketing, midwifery, community development, etc.) is required.

A Master's degree is considered an asset.

Successful completion of a recognized midwifery education program in accordance with the requirements of the College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL) and Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) is required.

Current registration or eligible for registration with CMNL & NLCHP.

Prior midwifery experience is preferred.

A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class IV Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

• This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.