WNHAC·Kenora, Ontario
Provide primary prenatal and postpartum care to women, birthing people, and families through clinic-based and community outreach services. Support the growth of Indigenous midwifery services and collaborate within an interprofessional team to deliver culturally safe, wholistic care.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (1) Full-Time Existing Position (1) Contract Emergency Locum Position
Registered Midwife We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care. Also use of wholistic healthcare that addresses the heart, mind, spirit, and body. WNHAC offers incredible experiences and exposure to cross-cultural medicine in growing community focused health care system.
A Midwife is a primary health care provider who possesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide care to women, birthing people, infants, and families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
The Midwife adheres to the philosophy of midwifery care and works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support culturally safe, client-centered care.
WNHAC's Indigenous Midwifery Program currently provides prenatal and postpartum care to families within its service region that includes clinic-based, outreach, and community-based services.
While the program does not currently provide intrapartum (labour and birth) care, WNHAC is actively working to expand local birthing options for Indigenous families.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the growth and future development of Indigenous midwifery services in the region.
NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.
Facilitate client access to wholistic prenatal care that meets individual needs by carrying out screening tests, and postnatal visits including ordering and following up on diagnostic tests and procedures and referring to other providers as appropriate. Coordinate and monitor health care plans to ensure optimum health is achieved and maintained. Providing support and counselling to mothers following events like miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal abnormality Consult and refer within the interprofessional team and to traditional healers, physicians and specialists as needed. Provide assistance to communities in development of strategies/programs to promote health and prevent disease. Maintain current and accurate medical records and reports to ensure comprehensive, Consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements. Active participation in organizational teams and committee Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.
· Current active practicing registration or eligible for licensure with the College of Ontario Midwives · Graduate of an educational program approved by the College of Ontario Midwives · Current certification in CPR, NRP and Emergency skills · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member · Experience working in an Anishinaabe organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset · Willingness and ability to travel · Current criminal/vulnerable persons records check · Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements · Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory · Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
$108,682-141,805 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Must be a graduate of a College of Ontario Midwives approved program with active registration or an Indigenous Exemption. Requires current CPR, NRP, and Emergency certifications, along with a commitment to working within a wholistic, Indigenous care model.
Market context
Registered midwife roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand because care teams need clinicians who can support pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care within regulated practice settings. These positions are competitive when they require active registration or an Indigenous Exemption, current CPR, NRP, and emergency certifications, plus experience or readiness to work in a wholistic, Indigenous care model. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
