Registered Midwife

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 available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing Date: Open until filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

For full-time, permanent registered nurses, 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 $9,000 annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 monthly Retention Bonus ($4,500 per year).

Benefits: medical and dental benefits, defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges, training and career advancement opportunities.

The Registered Midwife provides comprehensive midwifery care to childbearing women, babies, and families in the community and region. The incumbent practices in compliance with the Health/Midwifery Act and functions in accordance with the program philosophy and objectives of the 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.