Registered Midwife, Perinatal Outreach

SEOCHC is seeking highly skilled Registered Midwife(s) interested in perinatal outreach working within an interprofessional team serving equity-deserving populations. Using a harm reduction perspective this work will be done in collaboration with the team at SEOCHC. Given the complexity of this client population, there is limited intrapartum care and more antenatal and postpartum care. This work includes an expanded scope of care by delegation including contraceptive care, STI testing and treatment. The Registered Midwife will perform this work according to the standards of practice outlined by the College of Midwives of Ontario, policies and protocols established at SEOCHC, and the policies and protocols of The Ottawa Hospital.

The ORACLE outreach midwifery program supports high-risk pregnant clients with mental illness, substance use, brain injury and/or impacts of violence with sexual and reproductive health care. The team at our Centre are currently comprised of 3 full-time Registered Midwives, 1 relief Registered Midwife, administrative supports and a manager. The team collaborates with various community partners including: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Social Work, Neonatology, and Psychiatry teams at The Ottawa Hospital.