Orthopaedic Surgical Assist
St. John's, NL

Permanent Full-time

Hours 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary Fee-for-service
Competition Number VAC0005556
Posted Date 2024-12-20
Closing Date 2024-12-31
Demands, duties, qualifications

About US

NL Health Services, Eastern 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 Surgical Services Program of NL Health Services invites expressions of interest for a full-time fee-for-service orthopaedic surgical assist for the Eastern Region. Physician must be comfortable working at numerous facilities including but not limited to Health Sciences, St. Clare's, Janeway, Carbonear General, and Curtis Memorial. Candidates should have formal surgical assist or similar training and experience. Familiarity with orthopaedic procedures would also be an asset.

The successful candidate will join an established group of orthopaedic surgeons (as a dedicated assist) in an academic setting. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team and will be expected to have strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills in order to function as consultants to clinicians, laboratory and academic staff.

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

Remuneration: Remuneration is competitive and in accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Memorandum of Agreement and MCP Fee Schedule. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing their own administrative support.

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/

Employer
: NL Health Services

Contact Information
: [email protected]

Competition number: VAC0005556

Competition closing date
: December 31, 2024

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. Eastern Health 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.