Identifying Information
\nPosition Title: Midwife
\nReports To: To be determined
\nProgram Maternal Child Health
\nDepartment: Home and Community Care
\nDate: 28-May-2020<\/p>\n
Job Summary
\nThe Midwife is an autonomous practitioner within the Maternal Child Health program; provides maternity care to
\nwomen in a variety of settings including client homes, community clinics & hospital; is the primary care provider to
\nwomen during the childbearing year; provides woman & newborn care in accordance with the Midwifery model of
\npractice & Standards of the College of Midwives of Manitoba until 6 weeks postpartum; ensures continuity of care
\naccess beyond the childbearing year by referring to appropriate health & community services; works
\ncollaboratively with inter-disciplinary health care team members; provides care within priority populations
\nincluding women, women not currently receiving adequate perinatal health care & socio-economically high-risk
\nclients; follows OHA policies & procedures & may assist with other duties within the scope of the department.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities
\nClient Care Coordination & Case Management
\n\u2022 Acts as an advocate for midwifery clients & families
\n\u2022 Effectively uses community resources
\n\u2022 Participates in case conferences & team meetings as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
\n\u2022 Participates in dialogue with other obstetrical care providers to provide comprehensive, seamless care
\ndelivery
\n\u2022 Provides appropriate referrals to ensure continuity of care & access to hospital & community based health &
\nfamily services
\n\u2022 Works as a navigator on behalf of clients & family to ensure access & to provide appropriate links to services
\nas required
\nClient Centered Care
\n\u2022 Maintains accuracy & thoroughly documents in client health record in accordance with organization,
\nprovincial & health region standards
\n\u2022 Encourages client participation in perinatal care
\n\u2022 Provides 24 hour per day on-call coverage within a group practice; provides 2nd attendant services for other
\nmidwives (as required); provides back up services for other midwives (as required)
\n\u2022 Provides client education to ensure informed choice; provides community education & outreach to clients
\nidentified as priorities for midwifery care
\n\u2022 Provides pre, intra & postnatal continuity of care for midwifery clients (as defined in the Midwifery
\nRegulation – 4 prenatal visits, labour & delivery, newborn examination & at least 1 postnatal visit)
\n\u2022 Provides prenatal, intrapartum, postnatal & well-baby care that includes comprehensive assessment of
\nhealth status & development of individualized plan of perinatal care
\n\u2022 Provides public & continuing education sessions on topics such as midwifery care, contraception, pregnancy,
\nbirthing & infant feeding when the need is identified
\n\u2022 Provides supplementary client services including prenatal education, preconception education & support,
\nwell woman care, breastfeeding education & support
\nProgram Support & Administration
\n\u2022 Actively participates in meetings, committees & projects (ie. team, program, community, regional);
\nparticipates in activities to advance midwifery services & enhance primary health care for women & families
\n\u2022 Advocates on behalf of OHA as a whole; promotes the mission, values & goals of OHA
\n\u2022 Orientates as new program staff & provides training as required
\n\u2022 Contributes to a culture of client safety; commits to client safety as a key professional value & essential
\ncomponent of daily practice; integrates client safety practices into daily activities; understands client safety
\npractices that reduce the risk of adverse events (infection control, injury prevention, safe administration of
\nmedication & risk awareness); recognizes, responds & reports adverse events
\n\u2022 Demonstrates ability to accept & adjust to change; assumes responsibility for actions; participates in
\ncontinuous quality improvement process, surveys, & committee activities; appears professionally as
\ndescribed in dress code policy; exhibits confidence & initiative in the work environment; adheres to all
\n\u2022 Ensures & promotes effective communication within the department & organization; communicates &
\nconsults with identified midwifery team members; communicates with department \/ team staff, individually
\n& as a group to promote efficient functioning & high morale; communicates with other managers to achieve
\nefficient functioning of all services; liaises with external partners & agencies as required
\n\u2022 Ensures administrative responsibility & accountability; provides supervision, mentorship, orientation,
\nobservational & teaching opportunities to students ensuring program goals & objectives are met
\n\u2022 Identifies & collects performance & quality improvement data; initiates corrective actions; participates in
\nevaluation, audit & accreditation processes & assists in evaluation of midwifery services
\n\u2022 Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Freedom of
\nInformation & Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA), OHA policies & any other applicable legislation
\n\u2022 Maintains productivity standards & practices effective time management & prioritization of work; completes
\nadministrative functions & documentation (ie. time sheets, annual leave requests, occurrence reports,
\ncomplaint reports, expense reports & statistical data) in a timely manner
\n\u2022 Maintains professional responsibility & accountability; accountable for quality of practice & practice group;
\nrecognizes personal attitudes, beliefs, feelings & values about health in interactions with clients & families;
\napplies comprehensive understanding of the scope of midwifery practice; consults & refers appropriately
\nwhen client situation \/ needs fall outside scope of practice; maintains & applies current & evidence-based
\nknowledge when providing midwifery services; demonstrates ability to reflect on personal & team practice
\nthrough systematic evaluation of professional competencies, acceptability, quality, efficiency & effectiveness
\nof practice; practices in accordance with relevant legislation (ie. Midwifery Act, Child & Family Services Act,
\nPersonal Health Information Act, etc.); follows standards set by the College of Midwives of Manitoba
\n\u2022 Participates in planning & development of midwifery policies, procedures, practice protocols & operations;
\nparticipates in development & review of policies & procedures relating to midwifery practice; adheres to
\npolicies & procedures at each work site
\n\u2022 Seeks professional development opportunities consistent with midwifery practice including new & emerging
\nissues, changing needs of client populations, & current research; develops & implements an individualized
\nplan for professional growth & development including participation in professional organizations & activities,
\nworkshops, seminars & staff development programs
\n\u2022 Promotes safety & health in the workplace; understands & follows legislation & workplace safety & health
\nrequirements; follows safe work practices; uses appropriate safety devices; reports unsafe acts & workplace
\nhazards; co-operates with workplace safety & health committee & others on safety & health issues
\n\u2022 Provides supervision to other midwives requiring additional experience in midwifery practice
\n\u2022 Recognizes & pursues self\u2013development opportunities; maintains & updates professional skills,
\ncertification(s), management skills & knowledge through continuing education programs, literature \/ journal
\nreview, publications & conferences; maintains knowledge of new developments through interest groups,
\nlectures & committee work<\/p>\n
Education & Training
\nEducation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Graduate of an educational program approved by the College of Midwives of Manitoba
\n(required)
\n\u2022 Current College of Midwives of Manitoba registration (required)<\/p>\n
Training<\/p>\n
\u2022 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
\n\u2022 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification with intubation (required)<\/p>\n
Licenses & Certificates<\/p>\n
\u2022 Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver\u2019s license (required)
\n\u2022 Daily access to personal vehicle (required)
\n\u2022 Willingness to travel year round (required)<\/p>\n
Other<\/p>\n
\u2022 Current membership with National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (preferred)
\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities<\/p>\n
Knowledge<\/p>\n
\u2022 Commitment to maintaining clinical competence Current knowledge, methods &
\ntechniques in midwifery practice to enhance quality of care
\n\u2022 Internet
\n\u2022 Knowledge & familiarity with indigenous cultures
\n\u2022 Knowledge of mental health promotion & chronic disease management
\n\u2022 Knowledge of MS Office programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
\n\u2022 Understanding of principles of statistics collection & research projects & the role they play
\nin identifying Best Practices<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, planning, implementing & evaluating mental
\nhealth & wellness services
\nAbilities \u2022 Ability to respect & promote First Nations culture (required)
\n\u2022 Ability to respect & promote confidentiality (required)
\n\u2022 Ability to understand & follow verbal & written communication (required)
\n\u2022 Ability to work flexible hours scheduled according to client\u2019s needs (required)
\n\u2022 Ability to work independently & in a team environment (required)
\n\u2022 Ability to speak Cree (asset)<\/p>\n
Experience\u2022 2 years of experience (required)<\/span><\/p>\n Employment Checks<\/p>\n \u2022 Criminal record check (required) Organizational Competencies Quality of Service Delivery Quality of Performance Cultural Competencies Humility<\/p>\n \u25cf tapat\u00e9nim\u00f5win<\/p>\n \u25cf To accept yourself as a sacred part of creation is to know Honesty<\/p>\n \u25cf tapw\u00e9yatisiwin<\/p>\n \u25cf To walk through life with integrity is to know honesty Respect<\/p>\n \u25cf kisten\u00edtamowin<\/p>\n \u25cf To honour all creation is to have respect Courage<\/p>\n \u25cf s\u00f5k\u00e9tahawin<\/p>\n \u25cf To face life with courage is to know bravery; the personal strength Wisdom<\/p>\n \u25cf nipwak\u00e9win<\/p>\n \u25cf To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom Truth<\/p>\n \u25cf tapw\u00e9win<\/p>\n \u25cf To know these things is to know truth Love<\/p>\n \u25cf sak\u00edtowin<\/p>\n \u25cf To know love is to know peace Supervisory Responsibilities Working Conditions Work Context<\/p>\n \u2022 Frequent changes in the workplace – staff, budgets, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Frequent meeting cancellations & \/ or interruptions
\n\u2022 Child abuse registry check (required)
\n\u2022 Vulnerable sector check (required)<\/p>\n
\nClient Focus
\n\u2022 Applies customer service guidelines that are appropriate for the situation
\n\u2022 Creates, develops & nurtures culturally appropriate interactions & connections with team members \/ clients
\n\/ families \/ co-workers \/ service delivery partners \/ community members
\n\u2022 Develops & maintains successful working relationships with team members \/ clients \/ families \/ co-workers \/
\nservice delivery partners \/ community members
\n\u2022 Identifies & embraces opportunities to provide helpful information to clients & families
\n\u2022 Provides exceptional client service & ensures that clients \/ families perceive that that all staff are invested in
\nattending to their needs
\n\u2022 Understands & is sensitive to culturally diverse customs & traditions impacting health care of clients \/ family
\n\u2022 Works with team members to ensure efficient & effective flow of clients through the department
\nTeamwork
\n\u2022 Attends staff meetings, training sessions, planning \/ problem solving sessions, huddles, check-in, etc.,
\nrecognizing that active participation increases quality of client-focused service delivery
\n\u2022 Develops & maintains interpersonal relationship in order to be a fully effective & fully participating team
\nmember in a care delivery model that focuses on team building
\n\u2022 Mentors new \/ same position staff in other teams
\n\u2022 Participates in committees within the department
\n\u2022 Participates in fulfilling the mission, vision, values, goals & objectives of the organization
\n\u2022 Serves as a resource to other administrative teams
\n\u2022 Supports & participates as an active team member
\n\u2022 Works collaboratively with team members \/ clients \/ families \/ co-workers \/ service delivery partners \/
\ncommunity members
\n\u2022 Works effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
\nCommunication
\n\u2022 Attends & participate in daily huddles & check-ins as an key component of quality & safety in client care
\n\u2022 Communicates issues & concerns promptly to supervisor
\n\u2022 Communicates with team members to support & facilitate high quality & safety focused client care
\n\u2022 Ensures that verbal & written communication is clear, concise & understood by the listener; asks for
\nfeedback
\n\u2022 Liaises with internal & external service delivery partners
\n\u2022 Practices professional & effective written, oral & interpersonal skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Applies knowledge \/ complies with policies, procedures, best practice guidelines & applicable legislation
\n\u2022 Complies with quality, safety & infection control standards
\n\u2022 Maintains a clean & orderly work environment
\n\u2022 Meets or exceeds attendance standards in order to support team performance
\n\u2022 Practices continuous quality improvement to program & service delivery, process & organizational
\neffectiveness
\n\u2022 Reports defective or missing equipment & safety hazards
\n\u2022 Understands key concepts including same day access, primary care provider continuity, empanelment &
\nintegrated care<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to perform job with minimal supervision
\n\u2022 Arrives at work & starts on-time in order to support of client-focused care delivery
\n\u2022 Develops & monitors a system for tracking \/ monitoring \/ managing tasks \/ actions items \/ projects
\n\u2022 Effectively prioritizes needs, problem solves & makes decisions to the level required by the position
\n\u2022 Efficiently & effectively manages multiple tasks \/ responsibilities
\n\u2022 Maintains & develops a high level of computer skills in order to effectively & efficiently access multiple
\nprograms that support high quality client service delivery
\n\u2022 Maintains professionalism at all times, practices conflict resolution skills with clients & staff
\n\u2022 Seeks out & participates in learning opportunities in order to develop practical \/ technical \/ professional skills
\nrequired by the position
\n\u2022 Takes responsibility for all work activities & personal actions by following through on commitments<\/p>\n
\nSeven Sacred Teachings<\/p>\n
\nhumility
\n\u2022 Learn not to be arrogant
\n\u2022 Do not think too highly of yourself
\n\u2022 Do not want for yourself<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Be truthful & trustworthy
\n\u2022 Use straightforward & appropriate communication
\n\u2022 Be honest with yourself as well as with others<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Show regard for the values of people & things through appreciation
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t hurt anything or anyone on the outside or inside
\n\u2022 Never take more than you need & always give away that which you do not use
\n\u2022 Learn respect & learn balance<\/p>\n
\nto face difficulties & challenges
\n\u2022 Have courage
\n\u2022 Make positive choices
\n\u2022 Stand up for your convictions<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 To live your life based on your unique gifts is to live wisely
\n\u2022 Do not live based on what you wish you were
\n\u2022 Live on what you are<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Be sincere in action, character & what you say
\n\u2022 Pray, every day
\n\u2022 Ask for yourself when there is no recourse
\n\u2022 And give thanks, always<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 You must understand & live the other six teachings before you can know love
\n\u2022 Attachment is based upon devotion, admiration, tenderness, unselfishness, loyalty &
\nconcern
\n\u2022 To love yourself is to live in harmony with all creation<\/p>\n
\nThis position provides supervision to the following position(s):
\n\u2022 No supervisory responsibilities<\/p>\n
\nMenta Demands
\n\u2022 Frequent interruptions that are disruptive
\n\u2022 Frequent conflicting work priorities
\n\u2022 Frequent lack of control over work
\n\u2022 Occasional changes in the workplace – staff, budgets, etc.
\n\u2022 Occasionally encounter difficult interpersonal relationships & \/ or inability to make
\nchanges
\n\u2022 May require working by yourself for long periods of time
\nPhysical Demands
\n\u2022 Comfortable office environment
\n\u2022 Ability to lift, push & pull up to 10 lbs.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Occasional inability to control your own workflow
\n\u2022 Occasional unpredictable deadlines
\n\u2022 Occasionally required to work overtime
\n\u2022 Occasional interruptions that are disruptive to getting work done
\n\u2022 Occasional changes in policy \/ process
\n\u2022 Occasional conflicting & hard to change work priorities
\n\u2022 Occasional heavy personal workload that makes it difficult to finish tasks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Opaskwayak, Manitoba","_application":"info@ocnhealth.com","_company_name":"Opaskwayak Health Authority","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-types":[5],"class_list":{"0":"post-50095","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","6":"job-type-midwife"},"yoast_head":"\n