Midwife Trainee

The Inuulitsivik Health Centre (IHC) is dedicated to providing quality health and social services to the Nunavimmiut living in the seven communities along the Hudson Bay coast. Our needs are great this summer, with many births expected, and every midwife can make a real difference for families.

At IHC, we are proud to work every day to improve the health and well-being of Nunavimmiut by providing primary care, hospital and community services, and family support programs. We value Inuit self-determination and their access to employment within our team.

Governed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, IHC adheres to the Act respecting health services and social services while respecting the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. We believe in a holistic approach to health based on respect, partnership, sharing, and openness.

**Employment Conditions - Midwife trainee - Nunavik (Hudson Bay Coast Villages) Salary**:

- **$28.65** per hour

**Benefits**:

- Group insurance and pension plan
- Employee and family assistance program
- Stimulating, meaningful, and human work in a unique environment allowing for expanded professional practice
- Continuous training program and opportunities for advancement and development
- 4 weeks of vacation after one year of service

**Northern premiums and other employment conditions**:

- Isolation allowance (**without dependents**) between $227.69 and $268.59 per week, depending on the village
- Isolation allowance (**with dependents**) between $401.36 and $473.51 per week, depending on the village
- Cost of living allowance: Between $58.40 and $188.72 per week, depending on the village.

**Opportunities Available - Midwife trainee**
- **Recall list - 36,25h/week**

**Main Responsibilities - Midwife trainee - Nunavik (Hudson Bay Coast Villages)**

The training will take place in the Maternity and will take 4 to 5 years during which time there will be weekly classes and hands on experience with the team of Midwives and other student Midwives. The Midwife trainee will be part of the Maternity team and will participate in the prenatal and post natal care of women and babies in the community. She will attend births and be on call in rotation with the other Midwives

.**Requirements - Midwife trainee - Nunavik (Hudson Bay Coast Villages)**
- Able to deal with sometimes working long hours and being on call when requested
- Available nights and weekends when on call.
- Fully supported by family and friends
- Really interested in becoming a midwife
- Good at working independently
- Able to have a lifelong commitment to an interesting and exciting career
- Fluent in **english (spoken and written)**:

- Fluent in **Inuktitut (an asset)**

Let’s work together to offer the best health and social services to Nunavimmiut. Are you ready to make a difference?

We’re waiting for you

The Inuulitsivik Health Center applies an employment equity program and invites Indigenous people, members of visible or ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Type d'emploi : Temps partiel, Stage / Coop

Rémunération : 28,65$ par heure

Lieu du poste : En présentiel