Registered Midwife

Hours: Variable

Salary:

CGHP44 (CAD48.25 - CAD59.57 per hour) Plus Labrador Allowance if applicable

Competition Number: VAC0014204

Posted Date: 2025-07-18

Closing Date: Open until filled.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Registered Midwife-Employment Opportunities

Vacancy: EOI0014204

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Salary: CGHP44 -$48.25 - $57.51 per hour (based on 1950) hours per annum. Labrador Benefit Agreement may be applicable.

What We Offer:

At NL Health Services, your work matters and so does your well-being. That's why we offer competitive compensation and exceptional incentives to make your career journey as rewarding as possible, including:

• Temporary Market Adjustment of $50,000 for Labrador based positions
• Additional compensation for standby and overtime in accordance with collective agreement
• Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
• Signing Bonus up to $16,000
• Bursary up to $10,000
• Relocation Support to help you settle in
• Cost shared Health & Dental Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick leave and family leave provisions
• Federal loan Forgiveness

*Return in Service applies for the incentives

For more information on incentives, please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives

For pension and benefits, please visit the following websites:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

https://provident10.ca/members/understanding-your-pension/member-handbook/

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/pensions/plans/gmpp/

Hours of Work: Up to 75 hours bi-weekly; Variable Shifts (flexible work hours and stand-by required); Please include availability with your application.

• Flexible Work/Travel Arrangements may be considered
• Travel and accommodations may be provided
• Per diems will be paid in accordance with the NAPE HP collective agreement

About the Role

Labrador Grenfell Zone is launching its first Midwifery Program in Happy Valley Goose Bay and is currently seeking Midwives who would like to join our team. We are seeking individuals who are committed to building a practice which can deliver comprehensive primary maternity care in collaboration with our health care team. The midwives will also provide support to Regional and Community Health Nurses and provide outreach to Indigenous communities in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for both new and experienced midwives. The Midwives are employees of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and will report to the Regional Director Acute Care Services

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Canadian university Midwifery education program or equivalent in accordance with the requirements of the College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL) and Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP);
• Current registration or eligible for registration with CMNL & NLCHP;
• Prior Midwifery experience in Canada;
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services? corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence;
• Collaboration and experience working with Indigenous communities, respect for Indigenous cultural practices and ways of knowing, and commitment to culturally safe care;
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position;
• A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class V Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties (Included but not limited to)

• Provides comprehensive care to individuals and their newborns during the childbearing period;
• Provides complete care during pregnancy, conducts births in the hospital or community setting and continues with postpartum care to individuals and their newborns for at least six weeks after birth;
• Works collaboratively with Obstetricians, Nurses, Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Anesthetists, Lactation Consultants and other healthcare providers;
• Responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care;
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and partners with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements;
• Other related duties as required.

Interested applicants please submit resume online at https://nlhs.service-now.com/nlhsjobs, stating competition number EOI0014204