Position: Indigenous Birthing Support Worker
Expected Start Date: August 25, 2025
City/Town: La Ronge, SK
Type: Definite Term Contract, Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift Information: 7.5 hours shifts
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The IBSW will provide support to women, their partner and families with continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or after childbirth. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, we encourage you to apply!
Working 7.5-hour shifts, some overtime may be required. The IBSW will provide specific cultural practices that the birthing mother and/or partner wish to incorporate into their birthing experience. Will act as a liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Traditional Healers as desired; Will provide and develop culturally appropriate birth plan, model culturally safe practices and work alongside nurses, physicians, and midwives during prenatal birth and early post-partum periods.
LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and the determinants of health.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing Patient Care by providing input into women’s care plan & advocate for the women’s birth plans;
Facilitate translation if required;
Liaison with staff to connect patient with cultural, social or community supports as appropriate;
Facilitate traditional birthing practices & ceremonies as desired by the patient;
Document in the client’s medicine record as required;
Actively participate in team rounds and handover;
Providing Education by delivering basic prenatal education to hospitalized women;
Participate on various Maternal Services Committees in order to represent the needs of Indigenous women;
Data collection
Utilize the First Nations & Metis Health Services as personal & professional support as you support Indigenous families & help create a culturally responsive workplace;
Education
Minimum Grade 12
Other Education and Training
Certificate in Birth Doula Studies Program or wiling to obtain certification
Experience
Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset
Licenses
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Competencies
Basic computer skills and knowledge of office equipment
Knowledge and Abilities
Basic knowledge of Physiology of birth & basic Medical Terminology is an asset
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to travel
Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset
Other Information
Apply Online at: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/ Or submit cover letter and resume by email to: HR@LLRIBHS.CA
For more information: Contact HR at 306-425-9110 Fax: 306-425-9103
A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening and Driver’s Abstract is required upon hire. Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.
