Come work as a Midwife with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

An exciting opportunity is available to join the perinatal service in beautiful Squamish, BC. The Midwifery group is currently recruiting for two full-time permanent registered midwife to work in the community of Squamish, within the Sea to Sky corridor. Squamish residents are privileged to live less than an hour from Whistler’s world-renowned downhill ski & snowboard terrain, and the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski area. Outside of ski season, mountain bike terrain of all kinds is easily accessible.

In the Sea to Sky corridor, a dedicated group of maternity providers, including family practitioners and midwives, provide low risk obstetrical care. The hospital also has an emergency room, medical imaging, laboratory services and small inpatient unit. Patients are supported by a wide range of community-based services, including Public Health and Diabetic Outpatient Care. SGH works closely with Lions Gate Hospital should patients require a higher level of obstetric and/or intrapartum care. Newborn care is provided by the primary care providers on the perinatal team. The ideal applicant will have at least 3 years of work experience. The candidate is expected to work collegiately and collaboratively within the existing group of full-time registered midwives and in collaboration with the SGH maternity group. The candidate will support call coverage for Squamish General Hospital midwifery as well as the acute care coming trough the Maternity ward at Squamish General Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for and hold a valid license with BCCNM and membership with MABC. If successful, you will join an existing midwifery practice & provide full-midwifery-scope antenatal, intrapartum & postpartum care as part of a well established midwifery practice. They will show strong initiative in leadership, teaching & professional development and demonstrate the aptitude, motivation & flexibility needed for working successfully in a team. Proficiency in Cerner is an asset.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Valid license with BCCNM
• CMBC Registration
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)
• Midwives Emergency Skills Program (MESP)
• CMBC and MABC (in good standing)

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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