Territorial Maternal, Newborn and Midwifery Services Coordinator

Department of Health

A key leadership role with the Government of Nunavut (GN) focused on improving maternal and newborn heath care service capacity across the Territory.

Based in Iqaluit, NU, and reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Programs and Standards, you’ll provide departmental leadership in the ongoing development of maternal and newborn health services in the Territory. Through a community development and capacity-building approach, and some extended time spent in selected communities, you’ll ensure the quality and accessibility of culturally relevant, family-centred, preventative and collaborative maternal/newborn health services, including the integration of midwifery, within the Nunavut health care system. As the Territorial Maternal, Newborn and Midwifery Services Coordinator, you’ll also be responsible for planning, developing, supporting, monitoring and evaluating policies and operating procedures for maternal and newborn health services. You’ll work to improve maternal and newborn heath care service capacity in the Territory, address key health determinants, and contribute to creating excellent maternal and newborn health care which incorporates traditional Inuit values and knowledge.

As the subject matter expert for midwifery and maternal/newborn services, you’ll play a key role in service implementation by participating in working groups and committees, and assisting selected communities with the initiation of midwifery services. You’ll work closely with a range of providers involved in maternal and newborn care, including registered midwives, nurses (including public health nurses and nurse practitioners), outreach coordinators, perinatal educators and resource providers, maternity care workers, community health representatives, prenatal nutrition program coordinators, elders, family doctors and obstetricians, while fostering a collaborative practice model.

Your profile as a qualified Territorial Maternal, Newborn and Midwifery Services Coordinator will include the following highlights:

• Registration with the Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee along with five (5) years’ experience as a Midwife, including one (1) year of practical northern experience in a Maternal Newborn Health Services field; OR a Registered Nurse with five (5) years’ obstetrical experience and one (1) year of practical northern experience in a Maternal Newborn Health Services field.

• Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

ASSETS:

• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages (Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French).

• Knowledge of the Inuit language, communities, culture and land, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

Compensation & benefits: This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union and has a starting salary of $103,662 per annum (for 37.5 hours/week), plus a Northern Allowance of $15,016 per annum. Note: Subsidized staff housing is available.

Stepping forward together

With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance – one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuit language, achieves a representative public service, engages with circumpolar neighbours, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. As an employer, we’re enhancing local education and training initiatives while continuing to provide exciting career opportunities in a unique environment. Join us as we step forward together.

For more information and to apply

If you are interested in this Territorial Maternal, Newborn and Midwifery Services Coordinator opportunity (Reference #10-506072), please contact us or send your resume, by midnight (EST), July 17, 2020, using one of the following methods: Department of Human Resources, Government of Nunavut, P.O. Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut  X0A 0H0. Tel: 867-975-6222. Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993. Fax: 867-975-6220. E-mail: gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your e-mail. Job descriptions may be obtained by fax or e-mail, or online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Note: An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice (i.e., Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English or French).

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

For position details in French or Inuktitut, please visit the Government of Nunavut website at www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs.

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Coordonnatrice des services de maternité, de néonatalité et de sagefemmes

Ministère de la Santé

Un rôle de leadership clé au sein du gouvernement du Nunavut (GN) visant l’amélioration des capacités des services de maternité et de néonatalité dans tout le territoire.

Basé à Iqaluit, NU, et relevant du sous-ministre adjoint des programmes et des normes, vous agirez comme leadeur du ministère dans le développement continu des services de maternité et de néonatalité du territoire. Grâce à une approche de développement communautaire et de renforcement des capacités et à un investissement du temps auprès des collectivités sélectionnées, vous assurerez la qualité et l’accessibilité à des services de maternité et de néonatalité culturellement pertinents, centrés sur la famille, collaboratifs et axés sur la prévention, y compris l’intégration des sagefemmes au sein du système de santé du Nunavut. À titre de coordonnatrice des services de maternité, de néonatalité et des sagefemmes, vous serez êtes également responsable de la planification, de l’élaboration, du soutien, du suivi et de l’évaluation des politiques et procédures utilisées par les services de maternité et de néonatalité. Vous œuvrerez à améliorer les capacités des services de maternité et de néonatalité dans le territoire, agirez sur les principaux déterminants de la santé et contribuerez à l’établissement d’excellents soins de maternité et de néonatalité qui incorporent et le savoir et les valeurs traditionnelles inuits.

À titre d’experte des questions concernant les sagefemmes, la maternité et la néonatilité, vous jouerez un rôle déterminant dans l’implantation de services, et ce, en participant à des groupes et des comités de travail et en aidant les collectivités sélectionnées à mettre sur pied des services de sagefemmes. Vous collaborerez étroitement avec un éventail de prestataires de services de maternité et de néonatalité, notamment les sagefemmes autorisées, les infirmières de santé publique ou praticiennes, les coordonnateurs des services de proximité, les éducateurs et prestataires de services périnataux, les travailleurs en maternité, les représentants de la santé communautaire, les coordonnateurs des programmes de nutrition prénatale, les ainés, les médecins de famille et les obstétriciens, tout en favorisant un modèle de pratique collaborative.

Votre profil, en tant que coordonnatrice des services de maternité, de néonatalité et de sagefemmes compétent, comprendra notamment :

• Une inscription auprès du comité de certification des sagefemmes du Nunavut ainsi que cinq (5) ans d’expérience comme sagefemme dans le domaine de la maternité et de la néonatalité, incluant un (1) an d’expérience pratique dans le Nord dans le domaine de la maternité et de la néonatalité; OU une attestation d’infirmière ou infirmier certifié ainsi que cinq (5) ans d’expérience en obstétrique et un (1) an d’expérience pratique dans le Nord dans le domaine de la maternité et de la néonatalité.

• Une combinaison jugée acceptable d’études et d’expérience pourrait être prise en compte.

ATOUTS :

• La maitrise d’au moins deux des langues officielles du Nunavut (dont l’inuktitut, l’inuinnaqtun, l’anglais et le français).

• La connaissance de la langue, des communautés, de la culture et du territoire inuits ainsi que de l’Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

Rémunération et avantages : Ce poste est régi par la convention du Syndicat des employés du Nunavut et offre un salaire initial de 103 662 $ par année (pour 37,5 heures/semaine), en plus d’une indemnité de vie dans le Nord de 15 016 $ par année. Nota : Un logement du personnel subventionné est prévu pour ce poste.

Aller de l’avant ensemble

Avec l’une des populations les plus jeunes et à la croissance la plus rapide au Canada, le Nunavut est un territoire animé et dynamique, déterminé à devenir un endroit encore meilleur pour les générations futures. En tant que gouvernement, nous renforçons notre modèle unique de gouvernance lequel intègre les valeurs sociétales des Inuits, favorise et renforce l’utilisation de la langue inuite, assure une fonction publique représentative et la collaboration avec nos voisins circumpolaires et nos partenaires pour concrétiser la réussite du Nunavut. En tant qu'employeur, nous améliorons les initiatives locales d'éducation et de formation tout en continuant à offrir des possibilités de carrière stimulantes dans un environnement unique. Joignez-vous à nous pour aller de l’avant ensemble.

Pour plus d'information et pour postuler

Si ce poste de coordonnatrice des services de maternité, de néonatalité et de sagefemmes vous intéresse (numéro de référence 10-506072), veuillez communiquer avec nous ou nous faire parvenir votre curriculum vitæ, avant minuit (HNE), le 17 juillet 2020, via l'une des méthodes suivantes : Ministère des Ressources humaines, Gouvernement du Nunavut, C. P. 1000, Succursale 430, Iqaluit (Nunavut) X0A 0H0. Téléphone : 867 975-6222. Sans frais : 1 888 668-9993. Télécopieur : 867 975-6220. Courriel : gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Veuillez indiquer le NUMÉRO DE RÉFÉRENCE dans l’objet de votre courriel. Les descriptions de poste peuvent être obtenues par télécopieur, par courriel ou en ligne. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue seront contactés. Note : Une liste d’admissibilité pourrait être créée pour pourvoir de futurs postes vacants. Les candidats peuvent envoyer leur CV dans la langue officielle de leur choix (soit l’inuktitut, l’inuinnaqtun, l’anglais ou le français).

Le gouvernement du Nunavut s'est engagé à établir une main-d'œuvre plus représentative afin de mieux comprendre et satisfaire les besoins des Nunavummiut. Les Inuits du Nunavut ont priorité d’embauche. Les candidats qui désirent profiter de la Politique de priorité d’embauchage doivent clairement indiquer qu’ils y sont admissibles. Une vérification du casier judiciaire pourrait être exigée pour certains emplois. Un dossier judiciaire n’entraîne pas nécessairement le refus d’une candidature. L’utilisation du féminin n’a d’autre fin que celle d’alléger le texte.

Pour voir les détails de ce poste en anglais ou en inuktitut, rendez-vous sur le site du gouvernement du Nunavut au www.gov.nu.ca/fr/public-jobs.

The posted position has a flexible start date. Please reach out if you can begin working anytime between August 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2021.

LOCUM MIDWIFE

I seek a Locum Midwife who is looking to work in Chilliwack, BC for 12 months. possibility of the term being extended. 

Start date is flexible. 

www.maternitytree.ca

The Department of Midwifery at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCWH) and Providence Health Care, St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), invites interested midwives to apply for medical staff privileges for the purposes of providing midwifery care in collaboration with The Urban Indigenous Midwifery Outreach Program (UIMOP) in Vancouver, BC. Currently, two positions are available. Please see the attached job posting of the Urban Indigenous Community Midwifery Outreach Program and note the closing date. 

The Department of Midwifery has made available two sets of dual privileges (BCWH and SPH) to support midwifery care for the Indigenous community. The Urban Indigenous Midwifery Outreach Program (UIMOP) provides holistic midwifery care while working in relationship with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities in a culturally safe and respectful manner. 

Currently, the Urban Indigenous Midwifery Outreach Program has partnered with Urban Native Youth Association Health and Wellness Centre (UNYA), Lu’ma Medical Centre (LMC) and Kilala Lelum (Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative (UIHHC)). UNYA functions as a place-based storefront for increased and improved access to a dynamic range of health and mental health services for urban Indigenous youth ages 12-24 years. To ensure accessibility for youth, operating hours include afternoons and evenings for scheduled appointments, drop-ins, workshops, and other supportive programming. LMC provides culturally safe healthcare to children, youth and families. LMC strives for excellence in culturally integrated primary health care that is accessible for families. They provide the conditions urban Indigenous peoples need to improve health and wellbeing. UIHHC aims to partner Indigenous Elders with physicians and allied health professionals to provide physical, mental, emotional and spiritual care to the community in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The Urban Indigenous Midwifery Outreach Program is continuing to grow, expand and partner with other allied health organizations in Vancouver to further the care of the families we serve. 

The goal of the UIMOP is to collaborate with community partners to reach as many Indigenous families as possible. This increases access to health services in both a timely, inclusive and holistic manner through the provision of on-site clinical care. There is primary care, midwifery care, elder support, counselling services and other allied health programming and support readily available as part of this program. 

Designated hospital privileges will only be available while working with the Indigenous Urban Midwifery Outreach Program. Should the midwives relationship with UIMOP cease, hospital privileges will be rescinded. Successful candidates will be required to sign an agreement to this effect upon receipt of medical staff privileges. 

* Preference will be given to applicants intending to work full-time in order to help meet the high demand for midwifery 

care in Vancouver. 

Department of Midwifery – Privileges Vacancies April 2020 

Criteria for Eligibility A prospective medical staff member (Applicant) must: 

1. Be registered, or eligible for registration with the College of Midwives of BC;
2. Have a minimum of one year of experience as a registered midwife and/or relevant experience working with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities;
3. Honour the Urban Indigenous Community Midwifery Outreach Program goals, objectives, and values;
4. Be physically located and available within 30 minutes of BC Women’s Hospital and/or St Paul’s Hospital when on call;
5. Have agreed to join an established midwifery practice located in the City of Vancouver. 

Ideal Candidates will have demonstrable: 

• Clinical excellence and experience in the provision of midwifery and maternity care to both Indigenous and/or Non-Indigenous marginalized populations; 
• Culturally safe care training and certification 
• Commitment to the provision of holistic, harm reduction, trauma informed and culturally safe care; 
• Intention to work full-time, provide outreach in a variety of settings, and knowledge of community resources; 
• Demonstrated experience in working with families who are historically underserved, or a commitment to and working knowledge of an anti-oppression, diversity and inclusion framework; 
• Demonstrated commitment to positive collegial relationships, furthering the profession of midwifery and engaging in interprofessional collaboration 
• Commitment to precepting Indigenous health care students in a culturally safe capacity. 

The Department of Midwifery is committed to increasing workforce diversity and encourages Aboriginal midwives and midwives from underrepresented groups to apply and self-identify. 

Successful applicants will be invited to apply for privileges at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (PHSA) and Providence Health Care, St. Paul’s Hospital (PHC). Interviews will be conducted by an elder and program lead of UIMOP. 

Application process Only completed applications comprising of the following will be considered. 

✓ Letter of intent; ✓ Current Curriculum Vitae; ✓ Appendix A: signed agreement to join an established midwifery practice located in the 

City of Vancouver (see Appendix A); 

Department of Midwifery – Privileges Vacancies April 2020 

✓ Appendix B: contact information for three (3) referees including one obstetrical consultant, one obstetrical nursing colleague, and one current or former midwifery practice partner, who are able to provide a direct assessment of your functioning within the maternity care domain. 

Please submit completed applications any of the following ways: 

Mail: Administrative Assistant 

Department of Midwifery BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre 4500 Oak St, Box 162 Room D204K Vancouver BC V6H 3N1 

E-mail: tracey.chang@cw.bc.ca 

If you are unable to open the attached document, please contact Tracey Chang at tracey.chang@cw.bc.ca or (604) 875-2424, ext. 6460, for assistance. 

The deadline for completed application packages is END OF APRIL or until position is filled. All applicants will be contacted by May 6th, 2020, regarding her/his application status. Receipt of all applications will be confirmed by e-mail. If you have not received confirmation within 24 hours or by 10:00 am on a Monday morning, it is your responsibility to contact Tracey Chang at the phone or e- mail above to confirm receipt. 

Successful applicants will be notified within a week of interviews and immediately invited to apply for medical staff privileges. Please note that activation of medical staff privileges can take up to three months. 

For information on our department, please visit our website at www.midwivesinvancouver.ca. 

Looking for a full-time midwife with a flexible start date any time from July 1st, 2020. Please see PDF for more details. 

9 day Locum Placement for an RM.  2 full clinic days plus a full week of call.  Candidate has already been identified.