124825 - Registered Midwife

Work Location
Richmond Hospital
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
Job Category
Midwifery
Salary Grade
FFS

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

The Division of Midwifery at Vancouver Coastal Health-Richmond, invites interested midwives to apply for 2 full time medical staff privileges. Members of the Division of Midwifery work in community based clinics and provide midwifery services to women and their families who reside in the city of Richmond and surrounding designated catchment communities. The Division of Midwifery has a matrixed structure as part of the Regional Department of Midwifery and the Richmond Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Birth Centre at the Richmond Hospital is an integrated multidisciplinary team, focused on providing safe, patient- centered care while maintaining a high vaginal birth rate.

Preference will be given to applicants intending to work full-time in order to help meet the high demand for midwifery care in Richmond.

The Division of Midwifery is committed to increasing the presence of Midwifery in Richmond surrounding communities and welcome new proactive members. We encourage workforce diversity and encourage midwives from underrepresented groups to apply and self-identify.

Interested applicants, please send your application, cover letter, CV and any other relevant documents for review.

As a Midwife with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Proven clinical excellence and experience in the provision of midwifery and maternity care;
• Professional or leadership experience;
• Commitment to the hospital(s) and the community;
• Ability to carry a full midwifery case load*
• Teaching experience;
• An interest in providing midwifery care in a language other than English ;
• Demonstrated commitment to positive collegial relationships, furthering the profession of midwifery and engaging in interprofessional collaboration.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Obstetric Experience
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)
• Midwives Emergency Skills Program (MESP)
• CMBC and MABC (in good standing)
• Be registered, or eligible for full registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives;
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a registered midwife;
• Plan to join an established midwifery practice in Richmond or South Delta to provide service to our catchment area

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Michelle Sylvest, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.