Hospitalist Midwife, Alongside Midwifery Unit - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Forbes Canada Honouree

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
Demonstrated commitment to a client friendly /family centered care environment
Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
Experience in leading organization and team change
Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Compensation:

Band C:
$ $64.51 per hour

Work Schedule:

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 435,000 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).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

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 for employment without