Registered Nurse & Midwife

Zone: Central Zone Location: BELL PLACE - Bell Place Comm Health Centre, Gander
Registered Midwife
Central Zone - HCS Midwifery Clinic
Temp Call-In (Call in as needed)
Salary : CGHP44 (CAD $48.25 - CAD $59.57 per hour) (based on 1950 hours per annum- Nape HP unionized position)
Posted Date : 2025-02-11
At NL Health Services, your work matters and so does your well-being. Temporary Market Adjustment of $20,000
Additional compensation for standby and overtime in accordance with collective agreement
Relocation Support to help you settle in
Other Financial Incentives may be available on Temporary Call-In positions
Cost shared Health & Dental Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employee Family Assistance Program
Paid vacation, sick leave and family leave provisions
For pension and benefits, please visit the following websites:

Reporting to the Director level the Registered Midwife is an autonomous primary maternity care professional providing comprehensive care to individuals and their newborns during the childbearing period. The Registered Midwife provides comprehensive care during pregnancy, conducts births in the hospital and community setting, and continues with postpartum care to individuals and their newborns for at least six weeks after birth.
The Registered Midwife has the ability to admit and discharge in hospital and works collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, family physicians, pediatricians, anesthetists, lactation consultants and other members of the healthcare team. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person- and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety, and partner with all team members to improve staff and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifing risks and implementing improvements. The Registered Midwife contributes to NLHS policies and educational sessions. The Registered Midwife works as part of a small team sharing clients and on-call coverage.
Successful completion of a recognized midwifery education program in accordance with the requirements of the College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) is required.
A minimum of two (2) years experience working as a Midwife is an asset.
Midwifery experience in Canada is an asset.
A Master's degree is an asset.
Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values: Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE).
Knowledge of issues related to maternal and child health.
A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class V Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check from the RCMP or local police authority is required.
Interested in becoming a Midwife in NL or have questions on this opportunity, please contact:
Jennifer Kean BN RN (Manager Obstetrics), NLHS
NLHS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.