West Hill Midwifery in Prince George, BC is actively recruiting for a midwife to join our busy practice. We will soon be a  practice of three midwives who are seeking a fourth midwife to join the team as one of our current team is moving to be one of the first regulated midwives in the Yukon.  

Rachel was a midwife in the UK from 2002 prior to emigrating to Canada in 2019. She is currently the Head of the Division of Midwifery at UHNBC. Ellen is just completing her new registrant year after moving from Ontario and Billy is Canadian but trained as a midwife in Australia with a wealth of experience working in rural Australia.  

Prince George is the regional centre for the North with a population of around 74,000. We benefit from a variety of shops, restaurants and leisure activities. Life often centres around the outdoors with our own ski hill, cross country skiing centre, hiking trails, lakes for swimming, fishing and boating. There is also an active arts scene and in non-Covid times the CN centre hosts big name concerts and shows. We are only a 75 minute flight to Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary for when the big city calls... Prince George is a very affordable city with average house prices under $500,000. 

UHNBC offers a modern facility with very supportive midwifery, medical and nursing colleagues. There is 24 hour coverage from obstetric, pediatric and anaesthetic specialists. The hospital has integrated waterbirth and we have a 20 percent home birth rate. Demand for midwifery care is high in Prince George, we have many repeat clients with waitlists every month. 

We are open to a variety of team models, various call schedules and fair compensation with minimal overhead. As a practice, we mentor students, seek out teaching and learning opportunities, support the expansion of midwifery in the north and support our midwives to pursue a healthy work/life balance. The practice is supportive of midwives in attaining their personal or professional goals. 

We welcome experienced and newly registered midwives to apply. Rural experience is an advantage. The ideal candidate would have good organizational skills, a strong work ethic and be familiar with/willing to learn OSCAR EMR. We have excellent administrative support from our MOA who works from home. 

There are full-time privileges available in our community. Locum opportunities may also be available. If you are interested in locuming in Prince George please also get in touch. 

For more information about our practice, check out www.westhillmidwifery.net or find us on Facebook. To apply directly to West Hill, please email your CV and cover letter including references to office.westhillmidwifery@gmail.com. Applicants will be contacted shortly. 

1 Year Locum in Campbell River with Ocean Grove Midwifery Collective

We are seeking a Registered Midwife for a 1 year locum in Campbell River starting in September 2022. Campbell River is located within the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of the Ligwilda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wei Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations. 

Campbell River is a wonderful spot to work as a midwife. This position is on a team of two who prioritize work life balance taking a caseload of 5-7 clients per month. The two week schedule is currently two days of clinic (Wed, Thurs) , 1 week on call (Friday 9 am- Friday 9 am) and five days off. Rural locum days are available for up to 15 days of holiday coverage over the 1 year period.

The clinic supports 5 midwives. Midwives provide care for 35-40% of the births in the community. There are approximately 350-400 births per year in Campbell River. The hospital is a very supportive and collaborative environment. There are three OBs in our community and two pediatricians. The hospital provides care for births over 36 weeks as there is no NICU. There is lots of support for RMs doing surgical assist if that is something that is of interest. Homebirth is an important part of team’s practice and we provide back up for the other RMs in the clinic.

The clinic is a cozy space across from the hospital. We use EMR charting and have amazing MOA support on every clinic day.

Campbell River is a beautiful ocean side community with great access to the outdoors. There is incredible hiking, biking, and camping near by as well as Mt Washington Ski Hill 40 min away. This position would be a good fit for someone who wants more work life balance in a rural location. The long weekends off allow for lots of exploration and time away from on call.

If you have questions or are interested in joining our team please email info@oceangrovemidwiferycare.com  

We are looking for a third midwife to join our small and stable team of 2 midwives as Community Midwives Kelowna in Kelowna, BC. We are hoping to have someone by this fall, but have a lot of flexibility on a start date for the right fit! 

Family Health Midwives team is seeking a Full time Midwife to add to our team.  

Start date can be flexible. Part time may be possible.

Family Health Clinic was founded originally in 1983 as a Naturopathic clinic, and added midwives in 1998.  The clinic is situated in central Langley, in the Fraser Valley, a fast growing area with many young families.  The Fraser Valley is still quite rural with a variety of organic farms, wineries and markets, opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, paddle boarding, close to camping, skiing and more! Langley is only 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, for the perfect balance of city and country.        

Family Health Midwives work in a small team model, with a shared caseload of  4 EDD’s per midwife. Our team is committed to maintaining a satisfying work/life balance, working 1 day of clinic and 2-3 days of call each week.   The midwives enjoy 24hr-48 hr  call shifts  and 6 weeks of vacation/year is encouraged.  Our team uses Juno/Oscar and  electronic faxing, and is well supported by an MOA 5 days/week (and She’s awesome).  Working within a Naturopathic environment offers an opportunity to learn about naturopathic medicine and pregnancy. 

The successful candidate will initially be eligible for locum privileges through the Fraser Health Authority  and there is a potential for full privileges.  Our primary site is Langley Memorial Hospital.  

The midwives enjoy many repeat clients and a home birth rate of 20%.  The midwives work closely and collaboratively with a small group of local specialists, and feel very fortunate to have such a positive and supportive work environment in their local hospital!     

We are a very supportive team who communicate well and value respect and teamwork. We are generally very flexible around scheduling and believe strongly in not tolerating bullying within healthcare.  We have an excellent and fair system for allocation of pay based on a points system.  All of the team are practitioners with many years of experience and would be happy to support a new graduate or a bridging graduate.    

We would love to hear from you if you think our team and the lovely Fraser Valley could be the place for you!  Please forward your CV or any inquiries to:    

 familyhealthmidwives@gmail.com

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Cathy Carlson-Rink ND, RM

Work out of an integrative and welcoming environment while still keeping the autonomy of
your own business! We have a large pre/postnatal care population seeking the support of our
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Clinical Pilates Physiotherapists, and RMTs. This in-house
opportunity to cross refer and support our clientele at a higher level would be amazing!

We are offering a sublease opportunity within our beautiful clinic space. Access your own 
private treatment room that can be designed to you and your clients’ needs. Enjoy working
alongside a collaborative and fun healthcare team that can be a great access point for client
referrals. Support via cross marketing, listing on our website and sandwich board, and
promotional material in our client lounge helps to grow your business.
You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining your own business - including
licensing, corporation costs, insurance, marketing/website, accounting/bookkeeping,
administration, booking/billing software, and supplies.

The Midwifery Implementation Coordinator is responsible to support the development of community-based midwifery education for Innu peoples and integration of midwifery services into existing healthcare services currently available to Innu communities in Labrador. The overarching function of this position is to promote Innu led and culturally safe midwifery practice and program development that will contribute to the improvement of maternal child health outcomes in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

The team at Brix Wellness Victoria is looking to welcome a midwife to our group of dedicated and passionate wellness practitioners. Our group currently offers Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, and cold laser.  We are a wellness clinic focusing on prevention and health, and the value a midwife would bring to our team cannot be overstated. Owners have 20 years of experience in clinic ownership and are laser-focused on creating a professional, positive and fun environment. We would be so happy to meet you, so please feel free to reach out any time!

Dr. Christian Brix

brixwellnessvictoria@gmail.com

I am seeking a locum ideally for next January through to August 2023, though there is the possibility of starting sooner if desired. You would be joining a shared-care team of 2, possibly 3 midwives in a very supportive clinic with three other midwives. Our typical schedule is flexible and offers work/life balance, and as a clinic we strive to support each other when we get busy. We have a fabulous MOA that supports us. There is a possibility for local accommodation. 

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, a 224 acute-bed regional referral hospital, enjoys a new'ish perinatal unit with single room maternity care and Level II Special Care Nursing offering 1,200 deliveries per year with RMs currently doing 30% of these births. 

Nanaimo is a classic West Coast community that boasts access to local hiking trails, mountain bike trails and the ocean. It has a temperate climate with mild rainy winters and warm dry summers. Victoria, Tofino and Mt Washington (for down-hill and cross country skiing) are all within relative proximity. 

If this sounds right for you or you would like  more information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warm regards, 

Leah Gold

Tem’elíle Midwifery means Salmonberry Time Midwifery. This is the traditional name given to
our practice in the Halq’eméylem language. We are looking for a long-term, full-time practice
partner to work primarily with Indigenous families in the beautiful Fraser Valley. Part time
positions will also be considered. We would like to acknowledge the land on which we gather is
the traditional, unceded territory of the Stó:lō, Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux people who we are
honored to journey with.

Tem’elíle Midwifery is a partnership between Seabird Island Health Centre and Stó:lō Service
Agency Health Services. We attend an average of 60 births per year. Our primary site is Chilliwack
General Hospital. Clinic sites are located in Seabird Island Health Centre, Sts’ailes Health Centre
(Agassiz), and Stó:lō Service Agency Health Services (Chilliwack).

This is a chance to work collaboratively with the Seabird Island Maternal Child Health Team to
improve maternity services and revitalize culture through pregnancy and birth. The Maternal
Child Health Team engages with families prenatally until their children are 6yrs of age. The
MCH team works with family doctors, nurses, Kwiyo:s’ (home visitors), educators, and doulas
to offer wrap around services in Indigenous communities. We support both in-community and
away-from-home families, those who identify as Indigenous and those who choose primary care
through our agencies. Our goal is to provide outreach midwifery that is culturally safe, trauma
informed and family centered. Cultural humility is expected and experience working with the
health impacts of intergenerational trauma is an asset. This is an opportunity for our families and
our diverse team to grow together.

If you have any questions about this posting or you would like to apply, please submit cover letter
and resume to: midwives@seabirdisland.ca

Please see the full job posting here:

https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Find-a-Job-in-BC/ViewJobListing.aspx?VacancyId=46648