Req ID: 186977
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ W&C Midwife SS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a reposting of Requisition 186977; therefore, candidates who have previously applied for this Req are unable to reapply for this Req Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.
Registered Midwives (RMs) are health professionals who provide safe, flexible primary care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. As primary care providers, RMs may be the first point of entry to maternity services and are fully responsible for clinical decisions and the management of care within their scope of practice.
The successful candidate must have the ability to provide on-call coverage within Lunenburg/Queens Counties and be able to respond within 30 minutes.
About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Baccalaureate degree from a Canadian university midwifery education program; OR has educational qualifications equivalent to the aforementioned degree and be entitled to become a registrant of the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS)Active practicing license or eligibility for active practice license from the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS)Must have access to reliable transportation as travel is a requirement of this positionCurrent certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) with intubation; Emergency Skills in Obstetrics; and "Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Safe Prescribing for Midwives" is requiredProof of ongoing professional development and/or upgrading are requiredRecent midwifery practice experience that meets the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) standards for currency of practice required for initial/ongoing registration as a clinical practicing MidwifeFollows CPS, RCP, SOGC, and MRCNS GuidelinesExperience working with multicultural and vulnerable populationsExcellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmthAbility to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and to be accountable for decisionsCommitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational healthPhysical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as lifting and carrying a variety of clinical and birth equipment; working flexible hours according to client needs and service location; traveling within the area under varying weather and environmental conditionsCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredHoursPermanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weeklyPosition requires working flexible hours according to client needs and service locationThis is a hybrid position as the position requires attending births in hospitals and at homesCompensation and Benefits$42.94 - $57.05 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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