Midwife - Midwifery - (Incentives Available) - Jobs in Antigonish, NS

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Req ID: 136241Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Eastern Zone, St. Marthas Regional HospitalDepartment: OPEZ W&C Midwife ProgramType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 4-Nov-22Nova 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. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityHighland Community Midwives is looking for a registered midwife for a 12-18 month full time temporary position. We are located in beautiful Antigonish, Nova Scotia and have our clinic and hospital births at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. We provide care to clients throughout Antigonish and Guysborough counties, as well as many parts of Cape Breton Island. We have outreach clinics in various locations in our catchment area and serve a diverse rural population.Antigonish, the “Highland Heart of Nova Scotia”, is a small university town in a rural community, close to many beautiful parks and beaches- close enough that you can enjoy them even while on call! There is a strong sense of community in the town and county, with a busy farmers market, vibrant art/music scene and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the year. Antigonish is located approximately 2 hours away from the city of Halifax.Highland Community Midwives is a team of 4 midwives, employed by Nova Scotia Health, and we practice in a shared care model. There is a midwife and a backup midwife on-call together for home births/sleep relief/extra support. We strive to support a work-life balance and aim for 7-10 fully off days/month where you are not on-call/in clinic. We keep a moderate caseload of ~10 clients/month for the team as we cover a lot of distance doing home visits in our catchment area. Home birth numbers have increased over the past couple years, but most clients opt for hospital births in our area. We have supportive management and strong collaborative relationships with other health care providers/staff at our hospital. In addition to 4 weeks’ vacation/year, there are comprehensive health benefits, pension and on-call/evening/weekend premiums.We are looking for an experienced midwife but are open to a new registrant. An ideal candidate would be a team player, have solid clinical skills, have experience working with diverse populations, be comfortable with driving long distances, be interested in the rural east coast lifestyle and be keen to contribute to the midwifery growth and promotion in Nova Scotia.For more information about our practice or this position, feel free to contact Rae Ann Haley, RM at raeann.haley@nshealth.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!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 MRCNS (Midwifery Act 2009)
• Active practicing license from the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) is required
• Must have access to reliable transportation as travel is a requirement of this position
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) with intubation; Emergency Skills in Obstetrics; and “Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Safe Prescribing for Midwives” is required
• Proof of ongoing professional development and/or upgrading are required
• Recent midwifery practice experience that meets the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia standards for currency of practice required for initial/ongoing registration as a clinical practicing Midwife
• Follows CPS, RCP, SOGC, and MRCNS Guidelines
• Experience working with multicultural and vulnerable populations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and to be accountable for decisions
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
• Physical 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 conditions
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Long Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Approximately 16 months in length

Compensation and Incentives$40.27 - $53.51 HourlySuccessful 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.Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.Once Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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