Midwife

Job summary

The midwife will provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care within a community health centre setting. The role emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, and patient education while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Midwife 2 – 0.5 FTE Positions Thunder Bay Site One of a network of community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. We are currently seeking two (2) permanent part-time Midwives, at 0.5 FTE each, who, as valued members of the Community Health Centre team, will provide services within their scope of practice at the Thunder Bay, Longlac, Armstrong, and Kakabeka sites. This role places a strong emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, patient education, and community partnerships. The successful candidates will each work 17.5 hours per week, equivalent to 35 hours for a two-week pay period. There is no on-call provided. The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and an excellent group health benefit package. The pay range for this position is $115,424 to $135,796 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. We do not use AI to screen resumes. QUALIFICATIONS: A General Registrant in good standing with the College of Midwives of Ontario, with QAP requirements up to date. Member of the Association of Ontario Midwives. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS), CPR (BLS/Health Care Provider level), and Emergency Skills certifications. Minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a Midwife. Demonstrated experience not only in the provision of low-risk, but also complex prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for pregnant clients and their babies, including experience with an expanded midwifery scope of practice such as performing and evaluating NSTs, managing clients with GDM, and managing epidurals, oxytocin, augmentation, and induction of labour. Demonstrated practice of providing compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive care within an informed choice model. Highly motivated to work with high-needs populations and open to working within a new model of care as an employee of NorWest CHCs. Awareness of and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues. Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues experienced by populations facing barriers to accessing care (e.g., people who are homeless, under housed, street-affected, living with mental illness, active or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, and non-insured individuals). Creative thinker with the ability to generate new ideas and challenge assumptions. Demonstrated leadership skills. Program development experience is an asset. Proficiency in the use of computer (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.). Clinical experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ population is an asset. Experience with contraceptive care (prescribing OCPs and inserting IUDs) is an asset. Experience with fertility treatment (IUI or home-like insemination) for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients is an asset. Willingness to obtain training and participate in providing comprehensive birth control and reproductive options, upon approval for inclusion within the Midwifery Scope of Practice. Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is an asset. The successful candidate will be required to apply for, obtain, and maintain privileges at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). Experience utilizing the BORN System is an asset. A current driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to designated outreach clinics. How to Apply Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/ The deadline for applicants is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to: Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources NorWest Community Health Centres 525 Simpson Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6 FAX: 807-622-7637 www.norwestchc.org NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The midwife will provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care within a community health centre setting. The role emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, and patient education while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a General Registrant in good standing with the College of Midwives of Ontario and possess at least five years of midwifery experience. Essential certifications include NRP, FHS, CPR, and Emergency Skills, along with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group health benefit package

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Midwifery
• Prenatal care
• Intrapartum care
• Postpartum care
• Disease prevention
• Health promotion
• Patient education
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Fetal health surveillance
• Emergency skills
• Leadership
• Clinical documentation
• Culturally sensitive care
• Informed choice model
• Electronic medical record (EMR)
• Contraceptive care
• Clinical Experience
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Self-Motivation
• Program Development
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Birth Controls
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Community Health
• Disabilities
• Disease Prevention
• Epidural Anesthesia
• Assisted Reproductive Technology
• Health Promotion
• Health Sciences
• Clinical Surveillance
• Intrapartum
• Mental Diseases
• Microsoft Outlook
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Postpartum Care
• Primary Health Care
• Resume Screening
• Cultural Sensitivity

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Midwife
• Public / Community Health Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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