Greetings from Nunavut!

The small but determined midwives working in Nunavut are putting the call out to our colleagues in the south to see if there any midwives who would like to join our team by filling a casual position in Rankin Inlet. We are offering 4-8 week contracts with some flexibility, starting mid-October onwards.

Rankin Inlet is a community on the western shore of the Hudson Bay in the central Arctic. It has a population of 2800 people with easy access to both the Tundra and the bay. Rankin Inlet provides an excellent opportunity to explore Canada’s unique northern environment. We are host to amazing northern lights, incredible full moon evenings, lots of snow and renowned winter weather. To balance the long winter nights, spring and summer bring almost 24 hours of daylight, migrating birds, caribou and beautiful wild flowers.

The birthing Centre has been providing antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care to women from Rankin Inlet since 1993. Consultation and transfer takes place with obstetricians at Women from the surrounding 7 communities can also choose to give birth in Rankin Inlet. Midwives travel to other communities in the Kivalliq region, when we have enough staff, to provide prenatal care.

Please do feel free to contact Rachel Jones RM for further information. rjones@gov.nu.ca 867-645-8260.

Thank you,
Rachel Jones RM
A/Manager Maternal & Newborn Services

Seeking long-term locum beginning May 2020

~ The Malachite Midwives Team ~

Integrative Medical Clinic Seeking Health Professional to join our Team!

Doctors’ Choice Naturopathic is expanding! We are looking for dedicated healthcare practitioners who are passionate about integrative medicine. Our goal is to provide our patients with an integrated network of health services in order to best meet our patients’ healthcare needs.

We are currently looking for a motivated, energetic, collaborative and qualified Registered Midwife who is looking to build their practice in the West End of downtown Vancouver.

Our clinic is located in a beautiful and peaceful heritage-style house mere steps from St. Paul’s Hospital. Given our location and well-established patient base, we are the perfect location to support the growth of your practice.

If interested, please email info@doctorschoicenaturopathic.com to arrange a time to meet with Dr. Martha Reid, ND.

In health and happiness, the Team at DCN.

Doctors’ Choice Naturopathic

1190 Thurlow St. Vancouver B.C. V6E 1X3

www.doctorschoicenaturopathic.com

phone: 604-688-1169 fax: 604-688-1176

Position open to new grads, RM's looking for a change and graduates of the international program.

New Beginnings Midwifery is now lookng to hire a midwife to join our team beginning August 2019 for a

minimum 20 months, with the possibility of extending the position long term for the right candidate. 

Privileges Vacancies November 2018

The Department of Midwifery at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre and Providence Health Care, St. Paul’s Hospital, invites interested midwives to apply for medical staff privileges. There are currently 6 vacant positions eligible; three positions for privileges at St. Paul’s Hospital only and require a commitment to SPH for a minimum of 2 years before being eligible to apply for BCW privileges, and three positions for dual privileges at both BC Women’s Hospital and St Paul’s Hospital. Members of the Department of Midwifery work in community based clinics, and provide midwifery services to women and their families who reside in the city of Vancouver and surrounding communities.

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;
3. Be physically located and available within 30 minutes of BC Women’s Hospital and/or  St Paul’s Hospital when on call;
4. Have agreed to join an established midwifery practice located in the City of

Six successful applicants will be invited to apply for privileges at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (PHSA) and/or Providence Health Care, St. Paul’s Hospital (VCH).

Preferred Candidates will meet at least 5 of the following:

• Proven clinical excellence and experience in the provision of midwifery and maternity care;
• Professional/leadership experience;
• Commitment to the hospital(s) and the community;
• Intention to work full-time*;
• Research experience (post-education);
• Teaching experience (post-education);
• Demonstrated experience in working with women who are historically underserved, or a commitment to and working knowledge of an anti-oppression, diversity and inclusion framework;
• An ability and interest in providing midwifery care in a language other than English;
• Demonstrated commitment to positive collegial relationships, furthering the profession of midwifery and engaging in interprofessional

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

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

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);
• 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

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

Fax:  (604) 875-3261

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 17:00 PST, Friday, November 16^th, 2018. Applications after this deadline will not be considered.

All applicants will be contacted by November 23^rd, 2018, 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 the following Monday morning, it is your responsibility to contact Tracey Chang via e-mail to confirm receipt.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, November 29^th, 2018, in Vancouver (in-person only).

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.