Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre

Physician - General Surgery
Labrador Grenfell Zone - Goose Bay, NL
Permanent Full-time, Salaried
Hours 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Salary $263,672 - $285,596
Competition Number VAC0003469
Posted Date 2024-11-06
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
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 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 and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

The Labrador-Grenfell region is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. The region offers an abundance of outdoor activities, spectacular scenery and a very safe family environment. For more information regarding Labrador-Grenfell Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.lghealth.ca and www.practicenl.ca

We are currently seeking the services of a permanent, salaried General Surgeon at the Labrador Health Centre, NL in Goose Bay.

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be eligible for registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador; the criteria for licensure are outlined on the CPSNL website (www.cpsnl.ca).
• Applicants must satisfy credentialing requirements for Labrador-Grenfell Zone.
• Earned Medical Degree.
• Work experience is an asset.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance.
• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

• The physician will be responsible for performing and supervising surgical procedures
• Provision of Inpatient and Outpatient care
• Consultant with other physicians
• This position may require travel to other LGH sites to support regional General Surgery services
• Tele-health.
• Coverage of on call commitments for General Surgery, including weekends and holidays.
• The successful candidate will work as a part of a Team of physicians and nurses to provide the required services identified above.
• 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.

Salary:

• $263,672 - $285,596 (Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador)

Incentives:

* Physician Signing Bonus $150,000 with $25,000 top up

*Approved relocation expenses with a two year commitment to our Health Authority

*Applicable Labrador Allowance

*Temporary Accommodation available

* Salaried Retention Bonus

* Employer-Sponsored RRSP

* A Competitive Benefits Package

Hours of Work:

• 70 hours Bi-weekly; plus on call responsibilities.

Recruiter :
For specific inquiries please contact Jennifer Sexton ( [email protected] )

A CV, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.