Job Opening: Registered Midwife(s)
Job Title: Full-Time Registered Midwife(s)
Position Posted: July 18, 2022
Date closed: Positions will remain open until filled
Location: Medicine Hat, AB
Positions starts: As soon as possible
Type: Full time practice
FTE: 2 Registered Midwife positions are available in Lethbridge
Midwifery Services-Alberta Context
In Alberta, Midwifery Services are funded through Alberta Health Services (AHS). AHS contracts with midwifery practices to provide services in a geographic area, and individual registered midwives work with a contracted midwifery practice. Opportunities to establish new practices in an area may exist, depending on community need. As the funders of midwifery services within AHS, the Provincial Midwifery Administrative Office will recruit Registered Midwives to available positions in a geographic area, based on community need and resource availability, as outlined in the AHS Midwifery Staff Bylaws and Rules. AHS is partnering with midwifery practices in the LGA to recruit 2 Registered Midwives to the Medicine Hat area. The Provincial Midwifery Administrative Office is happy to provide further context around midwifery services in Alberta.
Role Description
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position will provide midwifery services to clients in the South Zone in the Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. RMs are not employees of AHS, but contracted providers who are granted an AHS Appointment and Clinical Privileges in the geographic area where they practice. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Reside in the community of Medicine Hat or surrounding areas
Provide midwifery services within the community of Medicine Hat
Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities
Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned
Work collaboratively as part of the maternal care team in the community of Medicine Hat
Qualifications
This role requires applicant to be eligible for registration with the College of Midwives of Alberta (CMA). Prior to beginning practice in the community, the successful candidate will require a valid Practice Permit 2 from the CMA, and hold appropriate liability insurance. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) is found. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Medicine Hat, Alberta
Medicine Hat is a city of approximately 63,271 people and located in the South Saskatchewan River Valley. The city of Medicine Hat boasts the sunniest city in a beautiful setting. It has a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, as well as ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Find out more about Medicine Hat:
About Medicine Hat - City of Medicine Hat
Registered Midwives practicing in Medicine Hat are part of the maternal care team and have Clinical Privileges at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, working collaboratively as part of the team which includes Community Family Practice, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Nursing, Pediatrics, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is the main hospital for the city of Medicine Hat and many surrounding areas. The facility offers maternal services, surgical services, and a NICU 24/7.
Local Midwifery Services
Currently this area is served by two midwifery practices. The successful applicant(s) will need to contract with one of the midwifery practices operating within the geographic area. We encourage potential applicants to reach out to the midwifery practices directly.
The two midwifery practices are:
1. Grassland Midwifery is an established practice in the city operating with one Registered Midwife since 2015. The practice has cared for clients from Medicine Hat, and from surrounding communities for a number of years. Further information about this practice can be found here: https://www.grasslandmidwifery.com/about-grassland
2. Midwives of Medicine Hat is an established practice with a team of three Registered Midwives. The practice cares for many families in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities. They also care for clients and have Clinical Privileges in the town of Brooks, Alberta. Further information about this practice can be found here: https://midwivesofmedicinehat.com/
The midwives in the practice handle scheduling, intakes and running lab tests for midwifery services. All disposable equipment is provided by the practice, as well as homebirth equipment.
Compensation
Remuneration for midwifery services through AHS will be funded through a contracted midwifery practice.
Interested Applicants
Please reach out to the midwifery practices in the area listed above to apply. If you have any questions regarding these positions, please reach out to midwives@ahs.ca