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

The qathet General Hospital is seeking a registered midwife to join our existing qathet Midwifery Clinic. We are looking for a collaborative team player with at least three years of experience to join our group of four full-time registered midwives. Candidates with backgrounds in lactation consultancy and OB surgical assisting are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will support call coverage for qathet midwifery services, as well as acute care within the Maternity Ward at qathet General Hospital.

qathet General Hospital is a vital 42-bed facility that provides a comprehensive range of medical services. Supported by a dedicated team of primary care physicians and a diverse group of specialists, the hospital offers crucial care in areas such as Surgery, Endoscopy, Intensive Care (ICU), Obstetrics, Inpatient Psychiatry, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and comprehensive Diagnostic Services. This ensures that residents of the North Sunshine Coast have access to essential medical care close to home.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for and hold a valid license with BCCNM and membership with MABC. They will demonstrate strong initiative in leadership, teaching, and professional development, as well as the aptitude, motivation, and flexibility needed to work successfully within a team.

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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