Hospital Based Integrated Postpartum Primary Care

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

**COVID Statement**

**Who you are**:

- You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
- You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
- You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we are looking for**:
This Hospital Based Integrated PostPartum Primary Care and Coordination Midwife positon will support early discharge from the Childbirth and Children’s Services program and support operation of the Family and Baby Clinic by providing the following services:

- Daily coordination with obstetricians, family medicine, paediatrics and nursing to identify and coordinate early discharge planning as soon after birth as possible.
- Facilitating patient teaching and discharge planning care.
- Providing virtual on call advice and care for families at home post discharge.
- Providing clinical care for family post discharge through home and clinic visits.
- To step in and provide relief for sick colleagues and colleagues who are needing to self-isolate or quarantine.
- To provide gaps in service needs to our partners and patients on the obstetrical unit, for example stepping into the primary care role, supportive care in labour, assisting at codes, assisting at caesarean sections, assisting with postpartum discharge planning and teaching.

**What you bring to the role**:

- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of midwives
- Carry own liability insurance policy
- Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a midwife working in a full scope hospital setting
- Minimum 3 years as a Clinical preceptor to midwifery students
- Demonstrated role as a resource and role model to junior midwives and learners
- Excellent physical assessment skills
- Proficient computer and writing skills
- Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures
- Demonstrated commitment to a person centred friendly /family centered care environment
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
- Experience in leading organization and team change
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
- Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard

**Compensation**:
$59.47 per hour

**Work Schedule**:
**Who we are**:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

**Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement**

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process