Overview
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Position summary
Working under the Vice President, Clinical Programs, the Lead Midwife provides midwifery expertise and represents the Midwifery Division within the hospital.
The Lead Midwife supports and oversees the Professional Staff midwives at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), Oak Valley Health.
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How to apply
All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an expression of interest and Curriculum Vitae to Trevor Whyte, Manager of Medical Administration at :
Responsibilities
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Performance
Assist Medical Administration with recruitment, credentialing, on-boarding and off-boarding of midwives. Conducts Performance Reviews of Active Professional Staff members.
Functions as a resource regarding clinical practice and quality of care within the department including reviewing iReports and conducting Quality of Care Reviews.
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Assist
Assists in planning and setting of priorities for the department in alignment with the hospital’s strategic initiatives.
Participates in the development and implementation of the HR plan for the department, and assists in the compilation of Impact Analysis where required.
Assists in mentoring / orienting new department members regarding current hospital / departmental policies, objectives and rules.
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Support
Chairs Midwifery Division meetings. Liaises regularly with Department Chiefs : Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Anaesthesia. Works closely with the Program Director, Managers and other leadership across Childbirth and Children’s Services.
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Committees
Attends department meetings and relevant system-wide or hospital committees as required including : Alongside Midwifery Unit Governance Council, Credentials Committee, PSOC, Childbirth Operations, MSA.
Requirements
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Qualifications
A general class license and in good standing with the College of Midwives of Ontario. Hospital privileges or eligibility for hospital privileges with the ability to provide clinical services consistent with other members of the division.
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Experience
Clinical and administrative experience with a history of excellence, leadership, team engagement and collaboration at a division, program and organizational level.