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Registered Midwife

Government of Nunavutabout 2 months ago
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

About the role

Title: Registered Midwife Department: Health Community: Rankin Inlet Requisition Number: 718 Type of Employment: Indeterminate Salary range: $124,653 to $141,419 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $18,887 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: Open until filled This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. For full-time, permanent midwives, recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Additional premiums include a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. The Registered Midwife, provides comprehensive midwifery care to childbearing women, babies and families in the community and the Region. The incumbent practices in compliance with the currently accepted Health/Midwifery Act and functions in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the midwifery­ led maternity care program. The successful candidate is a member of the primary care team and contributes to healthy pregnancies, safe births and healthy beginnings for mothers and babies in the region.

Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.

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