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Care Of The Elderly Physician

In-person
$198,724 - $215,097 / year
Temporary
Experienced
Company Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Wellness Programs

Job Description

Family Physician - Care of the Elderly, Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 12 Months)Family Medicine, Regional, Location to be Determined

Definition of work:
The physician will work to enhance the capacity and expertise in providing appropriate and effective care to the frail elderly in Central Health. This position provides an invaluable enhanced adjunct to key Central Health programs and works to address gaps in care surrounding the frail elderly and their healthcare needs.

The COE physician will facilitate collaborative participation in the Home First Integrated Network (HFIN) and Dementia Care Strategy to work with Nurse Practitioners and other members of the team to review comprehensive geriatric assessments, diagnoses, and provide recommendations on medication reviews.

It is envisioned that the COE physician will be actively engaged in program development activities to provide a medical specialist perspective in developing all aspects of the model of care for the elderly including a particular emphasis on further defining, refining and delineating the roles of the COE consultant and family physicians in the program model

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 worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications:
* Eligible for registration and licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.
* College of Family Physicians of Canada Certificate of added competence (CAC) in Care of the Elderly.
* Satisfy credentialing requirements of Central Health.
* Work experience is an asset
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity and Safety.
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
* Earned Medical Degree.

Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly; plus on-call obligations
Salary: $198,724-$215,097 annually
Language: English
Benefits: Options for relocation expenses;
* Retention bonus;
* Study Leave;
* 20 days of Annual Leave;
* Family Leave, compensatory leave, parental leave, companionate leave, miscellaneous leave, and sick leave;
* Employer-sponsor RRSP; and
* Group Insurance benefits (Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary health Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vision Care) with optional additional group benefits;
Location: Regional Position
Employer: Central Regional Health Authority
Contact Information: [email protected]
Competition number: P-2022000730-NDB
Competition closing date: Opened Until Filled

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition Number: 2022000730
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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