Registered Midwife

Hazelton has a 6.5 month locum spot!!
We are honoured to work with Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en families on their territories to provide full/expanded scope midwifery care.
Our practice has unprecedented inter-professional relationships and we are lucky to work in a stunning setting.
Dec 1 2023 to June 15 2024.

Skeena Midwives boasts a competitive salary payment model, incredible inter-professional relationships, and established work-life balance. Our practice serves a primarily Indigenous clientele in a rural/remote setting with strong and resilient communities. 

Details:

1 full time registered midwife December 1 2023 onward
$121,800 annual salary, pro-rated to contract term
Shared care call model
Opportunities to work at full and expanded scope
Prioritized home visits for clients facing transportation challenges
Satellite clinics in community health centres 
Large catchment area
Affordable housing and living expenses 
Warm and welcoming community
Strong inter-professional team with integration into primary care clinic
1A primary hospital site in Hazelton (Wrinch Memorial Hospital)
Privileges in Smithers  at BVDH and Terrace at MMH
Involvement in RCCBC’s RSON and ROAM projects

Skeena Midwives is based in stunning Hazelton, BC. This area offers an affordable and active lifestyle ripe with opportunities for personal and professional adventures. Rural/remote midwifery opens doors to clinical and community opportunities not common in urban populations. Practicing with Skeena Midwives often means assisting low-resourced clients navigate social systems to access optimal care. We are proud to head a midwifery-led maternity program at Wrinch Memorial Hospital and belong to a respectful and supportive interprofessional team of physicians, nurses, and nurse-practitioners. 

Ideal applicant attributes:

At least 1 year experience
Experience working rurally or remotely
Experience working with Indigenous populations
Understanding of and commitment to cultural safety
San’yas Cultural Safety Training Course (or willing to take this)

Interested midwives should send their applications (CV and letter of interest) to Hana Lang, RM. Please feel free to email or call with any questions.