Job opportunities – UPDATED: Employment Opportunity in Iqaluit

10 November 2010

Nunavut – Iqaluit

Please note that the contact information has changed (effective 10/11/2010). The updated contact information is listed at the bottom of this posting.

The incumbent practices in compliance with the currently accepted Health/Midwifery Act and functions in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the midwifery-led maternity care program. The incumbent is a member of the primary care team and contributes to healthy pregnancies, safe births and healthy beginnings for mothers and babies in the region. The incumbent participates in a number of diverse activities including health promotion and prevention, client education, staff training and program/resource development. The incumbent works collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary, primary community care team to provide prenatal care, prenatal education, intra-partum care and postpartum care.

The ideal candidate will posess:

• Midwifery Diploma from Nunavut Arctic College and registration with the Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee OR Registration with a Canadian College of Midwives or recognized midwifery body and with Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee OR Graduate from a Prior Learning, Education and Assessment Program (PLEA) or equivalent in province/territory with existing midwifery legislation and registration with a Canadian College of Midwives and registration with Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee.
• CPR, NRP and Emergency Skills Workshop for Midwives re-certification as per registration requirement
• S.T.A.B.L.E course recommended
• Minimum 1 full year of experience practicing midwifery care
• Current and evidence based clinical midwifery skills and experience
• Comprehensive understanding of the midwifery care model in Canada
• Work experience with a recognized scope of practice and standards of care/clinical practice guidelines
• Experience imparting knowledge with multi-disciplinary team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and the general public in a cross-cultural setting

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled

REFERENCE #:10-100239

Please contact:

Cynthia Alexander
Director, Clinical Services, Region Hospital
Iqaluit NU XOA OHO
(867) 975-8600
Extension 7312