Policies

Policies are approved by the Council to guide the professional knowledge, skills and judgment needed to practice midwifery safely in Nova Scotia.

APA’s are carefully monitored and transparent perinatal care arrangements that offer midwifery care outside the standard model. 

Promotion of and respect for the client’s informed choice is a fundamental principle of midwifery practice.

Applicants seeking licensure for clinical midwifery practice must meet continuing competency requirements as set out in the Regulations Respecting Midwifery, section 12 (b):

Policy on clinical experience shortfalls

Council members shall at all times act in compliance with Council By-Laws.

Policy on required competency assessment and bridging programs for international midwives applying for registration with MRCNS.

Registered midwives with an active-practising (clinical) or provisional (clinical) licence must be certified every two years in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Registered Midwives with an active practising (clinical) or provisional licence (clinical) must complete a course or assessment in obstetric emergency skills every two years.

Registered Midwives with an active practising (clinical) or provisional (clinical) licence must complete a program or course in Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) every three (3) years.

Policy on continuing competence in neonatal resuscitation (NRP)

Continuity of care is a fundamental principle of Canadian midwifery practice and is highly valued by clients seeking midwifery services.

Midwives must display their licences at their place of employment.