Hospitalist Midwife, Alongside Midwifery Unit - Full Time Temporary (Until Appro

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children&rsquo;s programs.<br /><br /></strong>Requisition Number:&nbsp;JR101136

Markham, Ontario

Oak Valley Health

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children&rsquo;s programs.</strong> https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/

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Full time

$57.05 - $71.35

Overview: <p><strong>Land acknowledgement:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You encompass Oak Valley Health&rsquo;s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage</li> <li>You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard</li> <li>You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp; 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.</p> <p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong></p> <p>12hour shifts D/N</p> <p>Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.</p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p> BAND C. Range: $57.05 - $71.35
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Current Certificate of Registration with the College of midwives</li> <li>Post graduate certificate in surgical first assist for caesarean birth completed or in progress</li> <li>Masters level degree in midwifery, education or other appropriate program preferred, in progress or plan for undertaking is preferred</li> <li>Minimum 5 of recent experience as a midwife working in a full scope hospital setting</li> <li>Minimum 5 years as a Clinical preceptor to midwifery students</li> <li>Demonstrated role as a coach, resource and role model to junior midwives and learners</li> <li>Excellent physical assessment skills</li> <li>Proficient computer and writing skills</li> <li>Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Demonstrated commitment to a client friendly /family centered care environment</li> <li>Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently</li> <li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize</li> <li>Experience in leading organization and team change</li> <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience</li> <li>Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards</li> <li>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</li> </ul>