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Antigonish County, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Registered Midwife Opportunity Registered Midwife Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a skilled Registered Midwife to join our team. As a Registered Midwife, you will provide safe, flexible primary care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period.

About the Opportunity

As a Registered Midwife, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their babies
  • Conducting physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests, and assessing risk and abnormal conditions
  • Providing continuity of care and support throughout the childbearing experience
  • Working in collaboration with other health professionals and consulting with or referring to medical specialists as appropriate
About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • A baccalaureate degree from a Canadian university midwifery education program or equivalent
  • An active practicing license or eligibility for active practice license from the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia
  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) with intubation, Emergency Skills in Obstetrics, and "Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Safe Prescribing for Midwives"
  • Proof of ongoing professional development and/or upgrading
  • Recent midwifery practice experience that meets the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia standards for currency of practice
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers, and staff
  • 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
Hours and Compensation

This is a long-assignment, full-time position with 75 hours bi-weekly. The successful candidate will 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.

The hourly rate for this position is $57.05.

About Nova Scotia Health

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.

We believe there's 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 a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.