Job opportunities – Urgent request for midwives - Nunavik

09 August 2010

Quebec – Nunavik

Inuulitsivik is still looking for:

a) Experienced midwives to serve on a regular rotating team of mentor/instructor midwives for each of its 3 maternity sites.

We hope to establish 3 teams, each consisting of 3-5 midwives who can commit to giving 2-6 months per year for the next two to three years in one of the three village maternities. This is to provide improved continuity and to expand our midwifery education program. These midwives will be expected to serve as mentor/instructors to the student midwives. They will communicate with each other throughout the year on the progress of each student, submit reports, and, together with the local midwives, continue to develop the education program according to the ongoing needs of the students and their communities.

b) Replacement midwives (approximately 4 to 8 week intervals) for all three villages maternities beginning January 2010.

These midwives will replace both local and southern midwifery staff who are on leave. They will be expected to fully participate in the functioning of the maternity in which they work, and, according to their experience, to participate in the ongoing education of students and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

An open mind, teaching skills and a capacity to listen are a must
A good working ability in English (the second language of the local staff) Ability to speak and write French is an asset
Registration with the OSFQ- new reciprocity and payment agreements are available for midwives registered in provinces outside of Quebec
Current Obstetric Emergency Skills (ESW, ALSO, ALARM, or MORE)
Updated Neonatal Resuscitation certification (including intubation)
Northern and/or cross-cultural experience is an asset

For more information, download the job offer (.pdf).

If you are interested and available, please contact us!

For information or to send your CV, contact:

Catherine Mason - catmason@gmail.com - 514-273-4846

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