Job Description

Location:
Midwifery
Nursing ~ Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
*also holidays as scheduled, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Midwife (MW02)
Job Classification Type:
SHCP
JOB PURPOSE
Midwives are autonomous health care professionals who are members of a professional multidisciplinary primary health care team providing maternal and newborn services within assigned geographical boundaries. We are seeking an individual who is committed to growing a practice which can deliver comprehensive primary maternity care in collaboration with our health care team.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of a Canadian university midwifery education program or an equivalent in accordance with the New Brunswick Midwifery Act and Regulations
• Must be eligible to register with the Midwifery Council of New Brunswick
• Must possess a valid drivers license and own a vehicle
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the care, assessment, and monitoring of women during normal pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period as well as their healthy newborns.
• Provide and manage clinical care of low-risk pregnancies and newborns in homes, clinics, and hospitals.
• Prescribe and administer medications, order and interpret tests, perform procedures, and order postnatal care.
• Responsible for documentation, such as written orders, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, and care provided.
• Work with clients to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized care plan including appropriate place of birth.
• Provide health care in clients homes, communities and in hospital and clinic.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic tests, and may provide other health care series within the standards of practice.
• Participate in various regional and local committees, respectfully providing midwifery perspective and representing the midwifery profession with dignity and integrity.

COMPETENCIES
Health and Well-being
Respect for pregnancy and childbirth as normal physiological processes. Promote wellness in pregnant clients, babies, and families, taking the social, emotional, cultural and physical aspects of reproductive experiences into consideration.
Informed Choice
Respect the right of pregnant clients to make informed choices about all aspects of their care. Actively encourage informed decision-making through commitment to providing clients complete, relevant, and objective information in a non authoritarian manner.
Autonomous Care Providers
Assume full responsibility for the provision of primary health services within their scope of practice, making autonomous decisions in collaboration with their clients. Exercise clinical judgement as an autonomous primary care provider. Ability to identify risk factors before and during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum period, take action, and consult and refer as necessary. Ability and willingness to make referrals to other care providers and continue to provide supportive care for conditions requiring care outside of scope of practice. Commitment to collaborate with other health professionals to ensure that clients receive the best possible care.
Continuity of Care
Commitment to working in partnership with clients and families in their care. Ability to build trusting relationships and provide individualized care. Provide continuity of care to clients throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and up to at least six weeks postpartum. Remain available on-call throughout clients care.
Choice of Birth Setting
Respect the right of individuals to make an informed choice about the setting for their birth. Midwives must be competent and willing to provide care in a variety of settings, including home, birth centres, and hospitals.
Evidence-based Practice
Remain up to date about research on maternity care issues, to critically appraise research, and to incorporate relevant findings into their care.
Interested? Apply Today!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.