Midwife - Expanded Midwifery Care Model

Posting Period

Open:           April 18, 2024

Deadline:      April 24, 2024

Non-Union

Department Description

Midwife - Expanded Midwifery Care Model

The Midwife will provide antenatal care in an outpatient setting within the hospital, with a strong focus on prenatal education and home-based postpartum care up to 6 weeks with an emphasis on supporting mental health, connection with community services and supporting feeding plans.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:                   $51.75 per hour to $64.68 per hour

Hours of work:                30 hours per week

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Midwifery
• Certificate of Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario
• Minimum five (5) years related experience
• Current and maintained professional liability insurance coverage
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G class), use of a vehicle, and current insurance coverage
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to evolve the program on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of the new program
• Proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Groupwise, and the Internet)
• Demonstrated ability to provide education in addictions, trauma informed care and perinatal mental health disorders
• Able to work well in an interdisciplinary environment and have the ability to uphold our unique midwifery model and values in various health care environments
• Ability to develop systems to manage data on outcomes in order to meet program reporting requirements 
• Ability to develop individualized care plans for participants of the program that meet midwifery clinical and psycho-social support needs
• Demonstrated skill in creation and delivery of educational content 
• Demonstrated Self-Starter with strong organization skills
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

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