Zone: Eastern Zone
MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST
Location: Corner Brook
Physician
Eastern Zone - EXTERNAL - Fee For Service Physicians
Permanent Full-time
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations
Salary $263,672 to $285,596
Competition Number VAC0003201
Posted Date 2024-10-30
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
About US
NL Health Services, Western Zone offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.
Job Summary
The Cancer Care Program of NL Health Services invites expression of interest for a full time position as a Medical Oncologist within the Cancer Care Program, working at the Corner Brook regional cancer centre, in Newfoundland and Labrador. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Cancer Care Program has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates primarily at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre (DHBMCC) in St. John's, with regional cancer centres providing systemic therapy in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls. The Corner Brook Cancer Centre is fully equipped with a systemic therapy suite and modern radiotherapy infrastructure. The centre has active virtual multidisciplinary tumor boards for all major disease sites and is co-located with expert surgical and medical consulting services within Western Health. The Corner Brook site is undergoing expansion to include on-site medical staff and radiotherapy, and is expected to be operational by 2025.
The successful candidate will join 13 other Medical Oncologists (9.34 clinical FTE) as a full-time clinical equivalent and will be responsible for treating two main disease sites with provision of care for at least a third minor site. Our oncologists participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and work closely with colleagues within the provincial cancer care program. The Cancer Care Program medical staff is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland Labrador. This position offers an opportunity for teaching and scholarly activities including clinical trials participation.
Required Qualifications:
- Medical Degree.
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or equivalent) in Medical Oncology.
- Deemed eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit: [email protected] .
- Satisfy credential and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in NL and commensurate with the level of training and experience.
Language: English
Incentives: Relocation coverage
https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
Provincial incentives
https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
Competition closing date
: Until filled
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
For more information regarding NL Health Services Urban zone and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health Services hires on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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