Hospitalist Midwife, Alongside Midwifery Unit - Full Time Temporary (until approx May 24, 2025) - Markham site

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Are Looking For

The Hospitalist Midwife is responsible for the day to day clinical running of the AMU unit, including but not limited to prioritizing client needs, admission and discharge timing, communication with community midwives, consultants and other members of the healthcare team, supporting learners, planning for emergencies, reviewing outcomes, teaching, mentoring and providing support to the midwifery team and learners. The Hospitalist midwife has an important role to play on the AMU with respect to leadership and change management and will support the strategic directions set by the Governance Council and the Director. The Hospitalist Midwife communicates and facilitates communication with the other members of the interprofessional team to execute the best plan of care for each client. The Hospitalist Midwife provides assistance to Labour and Delivery in various capacities, including but not limited to, surgical assist, stepping in to the physician role when needed, and providing support to nursing staff.

What You Bring To The Role

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of midwives
• Post graduate certificate in surgical first assist for caesarean birth completed or in progress
• Masters level degree in midwifery, education or other appropriate program preferred, in progress or plan for undertaking is preferred
• Minimum 5 of recent experience as a midwife working in a full scope hospital setting
• Minimum 5 years as a Clinical preceptor to midwifery students
• Demonstrated role as a coach, resource and role model to junior midwives and learners
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer and writing skills
• Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures

Compensation

Band C: $55.39 - $69.27 per hour

Work Schedule

The successful candidate would be required to work 8 hour days and weekend and holidays. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.