MIDWIFE - Jobs in Kuujjuaq, QC

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MidwifeSTATUS : Permanent full-time positions (36h25/weekly)IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Director of community servicesSTARTING DATE : As soon as possibleThe team consists of a Midwife with extensive experience in maternity care in remote areas. We work in interdisciplinary with nurses, doctors and social workers to provide care to women who are low and intermediate-risk pregnancies. We are part of the emergency evacuation team for premature deliveries or other obstetric or neonatal emergencies.This is a great opportunity for a Midwife to live the experience and professional challenges of working in a remote northern area. The training of students is a priority for the organization. The involvement of Midwives in training them is essential and an integral part of their work. We offer transportation, accommodation, high cost of living premium, and isolation and retention allowances. The team in place will offer you very good support, especially if it is your first experience in the North.FUNCTIONS :Ensures follow-up on pregnancies, deliveries and immediate postpartum care for the mother and childProvide intrapartum, prenatal, and postpartum careWork with the nursing team to provide front-line care to womenConsult the Doctors according to the protocols put in placePrescribing medications according to protocols and administering medications prescribed by physiciansAdminister vaccination according to the protocolsWork in partnership with village nursing and midwifery teamsEngage and contribute to the training of local student midwivesResponsibilities include :Clinics three days week: routine prenatal and postnatal visits including blood and laboratory work;Being on call according to the schedule;Attending as primary care giver at labour, birth and postpartum;Supervising students;Consult Medical team and transfer primary care according to protocols;Doing daily visits to the Maternity and participate in postnatal care with the postnatal workers;Prepare cases and participate in the review of files with the Nursing and Medical Team.QualificationsMust be registered at “l‘Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec” before the beginning of the employment;Experience working with selected type of client;Updated certification in advanced neonatal resuscitation; certification in obstetric emergency;Perfect command of English, knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;The ability for teamwork;Availability and flexibility;Excellent communication and teaching skills;Valid drivers license.Conditions and benefitsSALARY : Min.: $1,146.23 Max: $1,945.18 / weekISOLATION PREMIUM : $203.66/week or more as per the family statusHIGH COST OF LIVING : $61.16/week or more, according to family statusRETENTION PREMIUM : $383.29$/weekAny employee recruited in Quebec more than 50 kilometers from the locality in which she/he is called upon to perform her/his duties, will be granted annual trips and lodging unit as per her/his status (transit or shared lodging if necessary).Additional detailsSend your resume in both French and English, by Email : emploi.cstu@ssss.gouv.qc.caQuick Apply

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