Greetings from Nunavut

 

Our small but resilient group of midwives working in Nunavut are putting the call out to our colleagues in the south to see if there are midwives who would like to join our teams by filling a casual position in either Rankin Inlet or Cambridge Bay (or both). These casual positions are needed for ongoing coverage of fulltime positions and/or for vacation coverage. We are offering 4-8 week casual contracts and exceptions could be made for shorter  2-4 week contracts when we are experiencing staffing crisis, ie: summer and Christmas depending on the location and need.

 

Rankin Inlet is a community on the Western shore of Hudson Bay in the central Arctic. It has a population of 2,800 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 wildflowers.

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

 

Cambridge Bay, located on southern Victoria Island, is the regional center for the Kitikmeot communities. Its Inuktitut name means, “fair fishing place.” There is an abundance of wild life near the community including musk oxen, and several roads providing great access for hiking and camping.

Midwifery services began in September 2009 and the Birthing Centre opened February 2010, serving low risk women from around the Kitikmeot region. Midwives do outreach services to all the communities and consultation and transfer takes place with obstetricians at the Stanton Hospital in Yellowknife.

 

Registered Midwives have regular clinic hours and a rotating on-call schedule. Midwives work in a salaried employment model and are members of the Nunavut Employee’s Union. Hourly rate is $48.55 to $55.17 with northern allowance and compensation for standby, call back and overtime. Accommodation is provided at a daily rate. Travel to Cambridge Bay and/or Rankin Inlet is arranged by the government of Nunavut.

 

 

The candidates we are looking for must be registered with a Canadian College of Midwives or recognized midwifery body or be a graduate from MMBP or PLEA and registered with the Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee. Ideally, you should have at least 1 full year of clinical midwifery experience. Active certification in fetal health surveillance, CPR, NRP and ESW, and FHS is required. Preceptor experience and experience providing midwifery care in a remote area is an asset.

Knowledge of communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatugangit is an asset.

 

* Please note: position start date is as soon as possible.

 

 

For Rankin Inlet inquiries, please contact:

Catherine Connelly, RM at cconnelly@gov.nu.ca or Rachel Jones, RM at rjones@gov.nu.ca, 867-645-8260

 

For Cambridge Bay inquiries, please contact:

Sharyne Fraser, RM at cbmidwiferymanager@gov.nu.ca, 867-983-4504

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Email: cconnelly@gov.nu.ca

In this unique role, you will be working in an established multidisciplinary Health Centre in Surrey which provides comprehensive health services to pregnant and early parenting women impacted by violence, trauma and/ or substance use, and their infants/children. The Centre operates with a woman centered, Trauma Informed and a Harm Reduction philosophy.

 

We welcome you to be a part of our shared care team

You will provide midwifery care within a team of dedicated and committed experts. The multi- disciplinary team includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician, Clinical Supervisor, RN, MOAs, Social Worker, Counsellors, Dental Hygienist, Dietitian and availability of access to Specialists on site.

 

Care is shared among the medical team, with the client seeing the most appropriate provider. Prenatal care is a team approach. As the Midwife on the team you are responsible for prenatal care for low risk pregnancies. Additionally, shared care with the Nurse Practitioners for prenatal clients who are stable on Opiate Agonist Therapy. High risk pregnancies and clients with complex needs will be seen by the General Practitioner and/or the Obstetrician. Onsite referral to an Obstetrician and Maternal-Fetal Specialist is available.

 

The health services we provide include:

• Prenatal care
• Opioid Agonist Therapy
• Primary health care (women and children)
• Integrated mental health and substance use
• Health promotion & prevention interventions
• Medication monitoring and management
• Medical and psychiatric symptom management
• Referrals to specialists and community resources

 

The Health Centre operates five days per week and is co-located with a shelter, daycare and second stage housing for women and children at Maxxine Wright Place. Your schedule will consist of 1-2 half days per week. The days are negotiable depending on office space.

 

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is one of Canada's largest and fastest growing health authorities. With over 26,000 employees, 2,900 physicians and more than 6,000 volunteers, we serve more than 1.8 million people - over one third of the entire population in British Columbia.

Twelve acute care hospitals, BC’s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and a wide range of services in public health, home health, mental health and residential care facilities - all within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Known as one of the most desirable places to live in the world, these dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities provide an amazing quality of life.

We are proud of the innovation, dedication, integrity and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it's our people who make Fraser Health distinct.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

 

Full Time/Part Time/Locum

Part Time

 

Qualifications

Your qualifications will include eligibility for licensure with the College of Midwives of BC and hospital privileges at Surrey Memorial Hospital. You have a passion for working with pregnant and early parenting women with a variety of mental health and substance use challenges.

 

Remuneration

Compensation by direct MSP billing. Additionally, a top up will cover orientation time and to attend meetings.

There are no overhead expenses. Fraser Health provides office supplies, clinic supplies and MOA support.

 

Interested? Connect with us

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact us at recruitment@fraserhealth.ca

 

 

*please note that the position start date is TBD

Contact Information
Email: recruitment@fraserhealth.ca

Contact Information
Email: barbersall@hotmail.com
Phone: (778) 241-3407

We are a group of 3 full-time midwives serving the families in the Fraser Valley since 2007.  We hold privileges at both Abbotsford Regional and Chilliwack General Hospitals.  We serve a diverse population and are all passionate about home birth!  Our clinic is located in a beautiful home just one block from Abbotsford Hospital.  We have the priviege of working with a supportive collaborative group of midwives, gp's, obs and maternity nurses.  Abbotsford Regional is a beautiful new single family centered maternity unit opened in 2008.

 

Fraser Health has just announced the decision to open up new grad positions in our community and we couldn't be more pleased! 

 

We have an ever-increasing wait list and would love the opportunity to accept more women into care as we continue to promote the midwifery model of care and increase awareness in our community.

 

We have full-time admin support and run on Oscar for EMR.  We are currently working in a team of 3 but are keen to split into 2 teams of 2.  We value work/life balance and allow adequate time off call and vacation time.  We support each other and meet weekly to chart review.  We also have regular peer review with other midwifery practices in the Valley.

 

I would like to offer mentorship for a period of one year to the successful applicant and encourage you to explore this unique opportunity to work with our team in an established midwifery practice.  I graduated from the UBC program in 2005 and have had the privilege of precepting many students over the years.

 

If you are interested time is of the essence.  Please send me your CV and letter of interest ASAP.

 

Check out our website and facebook page so you can take a peek at who we are and what we've been up to.

Contact Information
Email: barbersall@hotmail.com
Phone: (604) 859-4430

Burnaby Midwifery Care has 2 positions opening for a long-term, full-time, Registered Midwife to join the practice in June/July 2018. Burnaby Midwifery Care is a busy, growing practice, currently with a waitlist. Our office is located in Burnaby and we have an MOA who works remotely to support the clinics needs. We serve Burnaby, Coquitlam & New Westminster. The successful candidate would work full time (4-5 due dates per month) as a shared care, team of two. Privileges are at Burnaby General Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital.

 

Qualifications:

- Excellent communication skills

- Being fluent in one more language especially Farsi

- A second language would be ideal

- Experience with Oscar EMR, we are a paper-free practice

- Qualified to work in British Columbia.

- Professional or leadership experience

- Commitment to the hospital(s) and the community

- Preferably 1+ year clinical midwifery experience but will consider new graduates with other related experience. Mentorship will be provided for new grads.

 

Please see our website www.burnabymidwife.com for Zahra Khoddamy's bio and a more complete description of our practice. Send expressions of interest and CVs to
khoddamy@yahoo.ca by May 1st, 2018.

Contact Information
Email: khoddamy@yahoo.ca
Phone: (778) 242-3399

Contact Information
Email: colleen.fisher@northernhealth.ca

Registered Midwives needed in beautiful British Columbia Come to the Fraser Health Authority The Maternal Infant Child Youth (MICY) Program of the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) is inviting interested midwives to apply for medical staff privileges. There are currently seven (7) FHA sites with vacancies for midwives: Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Abbotsford, BC; Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, BC; Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack, BC; Langley Memorial Hospital, Langley, BC; Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, BC; Royal Columbian Hospital,New Westminster, BC; Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey, BC. About Fraser Health Authority Fraser Health is BC's largest and fastest growing health authority, serving more than 1.6 million people, or one out of every three British Columbians. Fraser Health's population has doubled since 1986, and by 2020, our population is expected to grow by 20 per cent, or another 327,000 people. The FHA Division of Midwifery was established in 2010 and falls under the umbrella of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in the Maternal Infant Child Youth (MICY) Program. The Division of Midwifery follows FHA’s Strategic Direction striving to further develop midwifery in our health authority by addressing capacity, quality and safety, integration, progressive partnerships, research and academic development and great workplaces. There are more than 90 midwives organized into approximately 20 community-based clinics serving women within the Fraser region from the northwest in Burnaby to the southwest in White Rock and along the corridor to the east in Hope. Criteria for Eligibility Members of the FHA Division of Midwifery are autonomous health care professionals and work in community-based clinics. Successful candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Midwives of BC www.cmbc.bc.ca . They are required to maintain medical staff privileges through adherence to FHA Medical Staff Rules and Medical Staff Bylaws. Medical Staff Rules: http://physicians.fraserhealth.ca/media/MedicalStaffRules.pdf Medical Staff Bylaws: http://physicians.fraserhealth.ca/media/Bylaws%20-%20Approved%20- %20Jan%202%202013.pdf FHA medical staff members are expected to participate in Division committee work, attend regional Division and Department meetings, as well as adhere to the mandatory vaccination policy as outlined in the Medical Staff Rules. Orientation information for new medical staff is outlined here: http://physicians.fraserhealth.ca/orientation_and_organization/ Application process Please forward curriculum vitae and letter of interest indicating the hospital site to which you are applying with subject line “Midwifery” to: Midwifery@fraserhealth.ca The deadline for receipt of letters of interest is 17:00 PST Friday, May 22, 2017. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible following the closing date. For more information, please contact: Division of Midwifery Fraser Health Authority Midwifery@fraserhealth.ca Thank you for your interest in joining Fraser Health Authority. Better health. Best in health care.

Contact Information
Email: Midwifery@fraserhealth.ca

"We are a brand-new integrative medical clinic, opening Sept 2017, in Kelowna and are currently looking for a registered midwife (or small group of midwives) to join our team. Reception, online booking, and marketing via our website are all included. Patient conveniences include free street parking, and access to multiple practitioners under one roof. We are looking for health care providers that are grounded, open-minded, and interested in running their own business. Our associate agreements are space rental-based, which allows practitioners the freedom to set their own schedule, hours, and patient rates. If you are interested in joining our team, please send a brief resume and cover letter to helixih@gmail.com For more information about our clinic, please visit www.helixintegrativehealth.ca"

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Email: helixih@gmail.com

Seabird Island Band Employment Opportunity Posting Position Title: Registered Midwife The Seabird Island Band offers more than 20 dynamic health services, including family practice medicine, maternity care including midwifery care, Nursing Home Health, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, dental care, early childhood development, nutritionist services, mental health and outreach programs to a variety of First Nations Bands through Health Transfer Agreements, and/or contracts. Seabird Island is at the forefront of innovative practice for Indigenous health and currently seeks an experienced midwife with the cultural competency, skills, knowledge and judgement to join our existing Maternal Child Health team and work with a unique community. Position Summary: The Seabird Island Band is seeking applications for an experienced and well-qualified full-time Registered Midwife. The successful applicant will join the Seabird Health department and provide clinical midwifery care in a team of two/shared care capacity, providing professional and culturally competent midwifery care to new and expectant mothers and families. The successful applicant will also provide joint clinical leadership and mentorship to the Maternal Child Health team, an innovative, collaborative group that currently consists of a Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse Coordinator, Maternal Child Health Registered Nurse and a number of Kwiyo:s (respected Aunties/doulas) workers, some of whom are Licensed Practical Nurses. Applicants must be willing and able to provide services in a culturally safe and appropriate manner in collaboration with other health care providers, community members and other stakeholders. Applicants must also be prepared to mentor young community members in a supportive role while returning midwifery services to the communities. Qualifications/Requirements: • Completion of a Midwifery Education Program from a recognized institution • Registration with the College of Midwives of BC • Registration with the Midwives Association of BC • WorkSafe BC coverage • Minimum three years providing full scope midwifery services in BC or other Canadian jurisdiction • Experience with all aspects of perinatal, maternal and newborn care • Experience with supervising staff, managing small teams and program administration • Familiarity with Stó:lō or First Nations Culture, experience working in First Nations communities • Flexible availability including days, evenings and weekends, to meet client and community needs • Willingness to become engaged in the communities services • Knowledge of the Stó:lō Culture, traditions and language would be an asset • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Good sense of humour Primary Responsibilities: • Work as an autonomous, contracted Registered Midwife with our current Registered Midwife, providing full scope midwifery care for up to 30 families per year • Supervise and assist in the ongoing growth and development of Maternal Child Health programs in surrounding communities • Work within the regulations and standards of care of the College of Midwives of British Columbia • Provide group prenatal and postpartum care as part of the Maternal Child Health team • Work within a culturally vibrant community in accordance of and with respect for community values, traditions and policies, all team and community members • Respond sensitively to cultural differences in providing care to the woman and her family • Hold or qualify for hospital privileges at Chilliwack General Hospital and Abbotsford Regional Hospital. A creative, attractive, salaried compensation package will be offered to the successful applicant. Compensation will occur through MSP billings supplemented with funding for Maternal Child Health Program administration and development, and other program involvement. It is expected that applicants will be available and willing to practice on a full time basis and will not hold other midwifery practice positions. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Human Resources Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 Phone 604-796-6814, Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Accepting applications until a well suited candidate is found. Flexible start date. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in Seabird Island and encourage you to apply for future job opportunities.

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Email: humanresources@seabirdisland.ca

Dear Midwives, Alderbrook Health and Wellness Center in Aldergrove is looking for a midwife. We are a multi-disciplinary health and wellness center located in downtown Aldergrove, that specializes in women’s health. Our goal is to bring services to Aldergrove that may not already be accessible to the community. Currently on our team we have two Registered Massage Therapists, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and a Certified Birth Doula. We opened our doors in May 2016 and have been growing ever since. Our center's warm and inviting environment, allows the community to take care of themselves with qualified, passionate practitioners while at the same time enjoying our center’s very relaxing “spa” like feel. We have 5 rooms, including one that is set up currently for our doula, and is ready for a midwife as well. Words can’t do the beauty of our center justice, it is a must-see space. As a center, we do “shows” such as the West Coast Women’s Show, and the Aldergrove Community Fair. As well we provide numerous advertisements on your behalf through social media and word of mouth with our current patients. Together with our practitioners we host workshops and events here at the center for our community. The ideal midwife for our center would either already have/or be willing to get, privileges at Langley Memorial Hospital and/or Abbotsford Memorial Hospital. As we are in-between the two hospitals we get patients from both townships and would love to be able to accommodate them all. The ideal midwife for our center is team driven, in that they would be willing to work alongside our other practitioners in a whole person approach in health education and treatment. Aldergrove is a community that is growing and needs a midwife for the increased number of mothers willing to look to a more natural approach to their birth. We are looking to welcome a midwife for long term and part-time/full-time as your practice grows. We are looking for someone wanting to grow their own clientele in combination with referrals from the center. The best success with our center comes from those who are willing to put in the work up front for the outcome later. For more information or to apply for this position please email info@AHWCA.ca. Visit our website, www.AHWCA.ca to learn more about our center and our practitioners.

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Email: info@AHWCA.ca