Family Physician - Care of the Elderly
Location: - Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Western Zone - Salaried Physicians
Permanent Part-time (0.5 FTE)

Locums also available

Hours
Salary Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. 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.

Competition Number VAC0004148
Posted Date 2024-11-21
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

About NLHS and Western Zone

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 our province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Health People, Health Communities.

Western Zone, situated on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of a salaried Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. This is a 0.5 FTE position. Responsibilities include the provision of inpatient and office based Geriatric Medicine consultation services and participation in the General Internal Medicine on call schedule.

Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a brand new, state of the art, acute care hospital opened in June 2024, is a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 80,000 people.

Qualifications Required

Our ideal candidate will have a strong patient focus and excellent communication skills with a keen interest in practicing in a collaborative team approach. On-call service will be to the Long Term Care facilities. The successful Physician will provide care using the EMR platform.

To be considered, candidates must hold a medical degree and must be eligible for licensure to practice Family Medicine by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. Completion of an Enhanced Skills Program in Care of the Elderly (COE), or equivalent experience, is required.

About Corner Brook: Living and working in Corner Brook provides the opportunity to have an exceptional work-life balance. The western region of Newfoundland and Labrador offers the best of options for those who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. Within minutes from Western Memorial, you have access to two golf courses, hiking and biking trails. Nearby you will find areas to salmon fish, kayak, and in winter, downhill and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. In about an hour's drive, you will be on the doorstep of the world-renown Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.

Bring your skills and knowledge to this unique and remarkable part of the world. You can make a difference and grow your career here! Extraordinary every day www.workinhealthnl.ca

A resume, 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.

Interested applicants are asked to apply through Service Now. Only applications received through Service Now will be processed. Please visit the Careers page on NL Health Services, Western Zone's website, below, for more information.

Recruiter Name: Kent Aitken, [email protected] or [email protected]