NL Health Services - 1,003 Jobs
Gander, NL
Job Details:
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY (BURSARY)
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
Are you interested in advancing your career? Funding support in the form of student bursary and signing bonus for current employees upskilling are available for employees willing to sign a return in service agreement to work with NL Health Services upon graduation.
About Us
At NL Health Services we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Health and Well-Being, Every Person. Every Community.
The Opportunity
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, identifying 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.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance will be available in the form of a bursary to help offset costs associated with the Midwifery Program. Funding of up to $10,000 will be provided for tuition and approved related expenses. A return-in-service agreement of 2 years will be required.
If the prerequisite requirements are met, applicants will be assessed for financial support based on a combination of screening criteria such as a satisfactory record of work performance and attendance, academic grades and interview(s).
Prerequisite Requirements
The Midwifery programs are competitive. Candidates can enroll in a four year Bachelor’s Degree, or a two year fast track option (prior Labour and Delivery experience is required). Detailed information about admission requirements are available at the following links:
UBC: https://midwifery.ubc.ca/
McMaster University: https://midwiferyundergrad.mcmaster.ca/
Toronto Metropolitan University: https://www.torontomu.ca/midwifery/
Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained by emailing Career Development at [email protected].
Competition Number: |
VAC0011694 |
To Apply To apply please submit your resume/cover letter online clearly demonstrating your commitment and how you meet the requirements as outlined above as well as proof of submission of application to the education institute of choice. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition number: VAC0011694 and employee number. Please ensure that you fill out all sections of the application form to the respective school to avoid delays in processing your application.