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Registered Midwife

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

$48.25–$59.57/hrFull-time

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time permanent Registered Midwife at Carbonear General Hospital in the Eastern Rural Zone. The midwife provides primary maternity care during pregnancy, births in hospital and community settings, and postpartum care for at least six weeks, working on rotating 8-hour shifts with standby and on-call duties. The posting states a pay range of $48.25 to $59.57 per hour plus sign-on incentives up to $64,000.

Pay:

$48.25–$59.57 an hour

Responsibilities:

Provide prenatal, birth and postpartum care to individuals and newborns
Conduct births in hospital and community settings
Admit and discharge patients in hospital
Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses and physicians
Contribute to NLHS policies and educational sessions

Requirements summary:

Completion of a recognized midwifery education program
Current registration with CMNL and NLCHP
Class 5 driver's licence and private vehicle
Two years midwifery experience (asset)
Master's degree (asset)
Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check

Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date: 2026-08-06
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Department	Physicians & advanced practice
Hours per week	37.5
Schedule	day, evening, weekends, overnight
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Hospital or clinic, Home
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	CMNL registration, NLCHP registration
Driver’s licence	required, own vehicle
Background checks	criminal record, vulnerable sector
Education	Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of study	Midwifery
Perks mentioned	Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Field	Value
Headquarters	St. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy	983

Job description

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Carbonear General Hospital Registered Midwife Rural Health Permanent, Full-time NAPE HP 27262POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8 hour rotating shifts; days, nights, evenings, weekends, standby, on-call)
Salary	CG-44 ($48.25 - $59.57 per hour, which includes a negotiated wage adjustment) The following Sign-on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined: 1. Come Home Incentive up to $50,000 2. Signing Bonus up to $14,000 3. Relocation Support For more information on incentives, please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Competition Number	VAC0027522
Posted Date	2026-08-07
Closing Date	Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications	Unlock Your Future with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services! What We Offer At NL Health Services, your work matters and so does your well-being. That's why we offer competitive compensation and exceptional incentives to make your career journey as rewarding as possible, including: • Temporary Market Adjustment of $50,000 for Labrador based positions and $20,000 for remaining parts of Newfoundland and Labrador. • Additional compensation for standby and overtime in accordance with collective agreement • Come Home Incentive up to $50,000 • Signing Bonus up to $14,000 • Relocation Support to help you settle in • Cost shared Health & Dental Benefits • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Employee Family Assistance Program • Paid vacation, sick leave and family leave provisions This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information on incentives, please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives For pension and benefits, please visit the following websites: https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ https://provident10.ca/members/understanding-your-pension/member-handbook/ https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/pensions/plans/gmpp/ Job Summary Reporting to the Director level the Registered Midwife is an autonomous primary maternity care professional providing comprehensive care to individuals and their newborns during the childbearing period. The Registered Midwife provides comprehensive care during pregnancy, conducts births in the hospital and community setting, and continues with postpartum care to individuals and their newborns for at least six weeks after birth. The Registered Midwife has the ability to admit and discharge in hospital and works collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, family physicians, pediatricians, anesthetists, lactation consultants and other members of the healthcare team. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person- and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety, and partner with all team members to improve staff and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. The Registered Midwife contributes to NLHS policies and educational sessions. The Registered Midwife works as part of a small team sharing clients and on-call coverage. Job Qualifications • Successful completion of a recognized midwifery education program in accordance with the requirements of the College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) is required. • A minimum of two (2) years experience working as a Midwife is an asset. • Midwifery experience in Canada is an asset. • A Master's degree is an asset. • Current and continuing registration with NLCHP and CMNL are required. • Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values: Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE). • Knowledge of issues related to maternal and child health. • Demonstrated strong decision making, interpersonal, leadership and communications skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interprofessional environment and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. • A valid Newfoundland & Labrador class V Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment. • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check from the RCMP or local police authority is required. How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today via: https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/ Interested in becoming a Midwife in NL or have questions on this opportunity, please contact: Leona Strickland, Recruitment Coordinator, NLHS [email protected] Denise Chant, Director [email protected] We encourage all interested individuals to apply. NLHS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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