Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Carbonear General Hospital

Physician
Eastern Zone - EXTERNAL - Fee For Service Physicians
Permanent Full-time
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly plus on call obligations
Salary $217,525 to $235,535
Competition Number VAC0003193
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 itself on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.

NL Health Services has three full time Hospitalist/Family Medicine positions available at Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear, NL.

Community

Carbonear General Hospital is situated in the town of Carbonear. Carbonear is a beautiful rural town about 100 kilometers outside of St. John's. There are many amenities in the area, such as hiking, a swimming pool, soccer pitch and biking/walking trails, restaurants, local theatre and shopping.

For more information regarding Carbonear, Rural Avalon, please visit: www.carbonear.ca and www.easternhealth.ca .

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be expected to share 24 hour on-call services and general practice clinics shared with the other Hospitalists. Previous experience in chemotherapy assessments would be an asset but not required. While there is support from Internal Medicine and Surgical services, the successful candidate will be adept at independent management of patients with multiple co-morbidities. Strong value is placed on communication skills with patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree

• Deemed eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit [email protected] or www.cpsnl.ca

• Satisfy credential and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Remuneration

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador ranging from (Step 1) $217,525 to (Step 3) $235,535.

Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience. Health and dental benefits are available in addition to vacation plus other various leaves including family and study leave in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement. Free hospital accommodations are available for the first 3 months of employment.

Relocation

NL Health Services is prepared to provide 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 with NL Health Services 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 other policy: https://www.gove.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/

May also be eligible for provincial incentives

Employer NL Health Services

Contact Information [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 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.