Psychiatrists (2 Positions)
Eastern Rural Zone
Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville
Permanent Full-time

Hours 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligation
Salary $263,672 -?$285,596 annually
Competition Number VAC0003202
Posted Date 2024-10-30
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

About Us

NL Health Services 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 of 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.

The G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital , Clarenville provides services to a catchment area of approximately 20,000 people . The hospital has 41 acute care beds (2 palliative care, 26 medical/surgical, 8 obstetrics, 1 pediatric, 4 ICU), 9 ER, and 44 long term care . Services to patients include anesthesia, chemotherapy, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, ICU/Cardiac, internal medicine, laboratory, palliative care, pathology, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, respiratory therapy, ultrasonography and 24-hour emergency (category A). Other services include nursing, nutritional, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pastoral care, social work, diabetic education, and speech language pathology. Visiting clinics include neurology and ophthalmology. The long-term care patients are located in the Dr. Albert O'Mahony Manor. This is a long-term care facility attached to the hospital. There are 2 other facilities affiliated with the Clarenville Hospital and located in the town. Coish Place houses 2 Psychiatrists and various community support programs including dialysis. The Bungalow is a 10-bed protective care facility.

Job Summary

The successful candidates are expected to work collaboratively with family physicians and the mental health team professionals to provide a multidisciplinary approach to psychiatric patients in a clinic setting, consultations, and on-call coverage. The positions are part of the Mental Health and Addictions Program and provides psychiatric care to patients 18 years and older.

Outpatient assessments take place at 5 Coish Place, Clarenville.

Consultations to the Emergency Department and the ICU, medical, surgical, and obstetrical units, as well as, Dr. Albert O'Mahony Manor, Protective Care Unit can be expected.

On-call including holidays and weekends is shared equitably amongst the rural Psychiatrists of Eastern zone and includes Emergency Room and consultation liaison services for non-psychiatric inpatients. The physician will present for assessment of urgent psychiatric patients including their outpatient follow up.

There are currently no inpatient acute care psychiatric beds in this facility. If inpatient services are required , the Psychiatrist will facilitate patient stabilization and transfer to the Waterford General Hospital located in St. John's which is approximately 110 km away.

The successful incumbent s must be willing to work in a team-based, client-focused department . The successful candidate s must 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:

• Medical Degree with specialist training.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or equivalent) .
• Deemed e ligible for and maintain licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of N ewfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit: [email protected] .
• Satisfy credential and privileg e requirements 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 experience . On-call is billable to Medical Care Plan (MCP).

The specialist salary scale is Step 1- $263,672 to Step 3 -?$285,596 .

Language : English

Relocation Incentives :

There is assistance to offset expenses related to relocation, contingent on the execution of a return-in-service agreement. To be eligible for reimbursement, the incumbent must remain employed for a period of 24 worked months. Relocation expenses will be approved in accordance with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Relocation Policy. Please refer to the following link for information on the policy: https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/

Free housing accommodation is available for the first 3 months of employment .

• Benefits: Retention package of $4,000 after first year of service, $8,000 after 24 months and $12,000 after 36 months .
• 20 days of Annual Leave;
• Yearly - Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave, parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
• Employer-sponsor R egistered R etirement S avings P lan (RRSP) ;
• Group Insurance benefits (Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary Health Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vison Care) with optional additional group benefits .

Business Address
: Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital
67 Manitoba Drive
Clarenville, NL A5A 1K3

Employer : NL Health Services

Other: Please visit: www.easternhealth.ca

The Town of Clarenville is near a national park, downhill and cross-country ski lodges, 2 golf courses, hunting and fishing opportunities, and cultural events. Clarenville has a stadium, swimming pool, theatre, soccer pitch, running track, several softball fields and playgrounds, hiking trails, and snowmobile trails. Please visit https://clarenville.ca/

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Email: [email protected]

For more information regarding NL Health Services Rural zone and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca .

In accordance with the Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health Services hire 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.