Midwife

Join to apply for the Midwife role at Southern Health-Santé SudRequisition ID: 391719 Position Number: 880-715101063M096-16 Posting End Date: November 11, 2025 Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Community Health Services - Winkler Union: MGEU Department/Unit: Primary Care/Midwifery Work Location: Community Health Services - Winkler City: Winkler Hiring Status: Permanent FTE: 1.0 Employment arrangement: In Person Daily hours worked: 8.0 Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends Annual base hours: As per Collective Agreement Anticipated Start Date: 11/24/2025 Salary: As per MGEU Prof Tech Collective AgreementPosition OverviewThe midwife is an autonomous practitioner who provides safe, flexible, maternity care to women in a variety of settings such as the client’s home, in community clinics and in hospitals. The role of the midwife is to be the primary care provider to women who are accepted into care and their newborn during the childbearing year. The midwife works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and will provide service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures of Southern Health‐Santé Sud (SH‐SS), the Midwifery Model of Practice and Standards of the College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM). Midwifery care is provided to the women and her newborn until six weeks postpartum. The midwife ensures continuity of access to care beyond the childbearing year by referring to public health/primary care to meet this need for the client and her family. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‐Santé Sud.ExperienceNot ApplicableEducationGraduate of an educational program approved by the College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM).Certification / Licensure / RegistrationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification with intubation.Active/eligible registration with the College of Midwives of Manitoba.Qualifications and SkillsKnowledge of the Midwifery Model of Practice and Standards.Knowledge and proficiency of computer applications.Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to multi task and function independently.Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships and function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to initiate, self‑motivate and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours scheduled according to client needs.Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.Good work and attendance record.Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.Physical RequirementsDemonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.Other Requirements and AccommodationsApplicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Diversity and InclusionSouthern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.ReferencesPlease include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.Background ChecksCompletes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. #J-18808-Ljbffr