Addictions Medicine Physician (0.5 FTE)
NL Centre on Substance Abuse & Mental Health & Addictions Community Program
Eastern Zone - Physician
Permanent Part-time
Hours 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Salary Salary paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Competition Number VAC0007011
Posted Date 2025-01-31
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
About US
NL Health Services, Urban 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 and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities
Job Summary
NL Health Services Urban Zone is inviting applications for an Addiction Medicine Physician to join the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre on Substance Use (NLCSU). In addition to the leadership role with the NLCSU, the physician will provide clinical care and teach medical learners as part of the Mental Health and Addictions Community Division in the eastern urban zone.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physician leader to contribute to the transformation and advancement of addiction treatment and harm reduction throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The role also involves providing consultation and support to healthcare providers in primary care, inpatient, and emergency services to enhance the treatment of substance use disorders.
The Addiction Medicine Physician will play a pivotal role in patient care, advocacy, system and practice development, workforce education, and overall capacity building in the treatment of substance use disorders and harm reduction. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience, ongoing professional development, and a strong interest in opioid agonist treatment and addiction medicine.
Required Qualifications
- Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Addictions Medicine and/or a Fellowship in Addictions Medicine by CCFP or equivalent experience.
- All applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NL.
- Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services 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 Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.
Benefits:
- Study Leave;
- 20 days of Annual Leave;
- Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave, parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
- Employer-sponsored RRSP; and 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;
Language: English
Incentives: Full-time: Relocation coverage
https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
Provincial incentives
https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
Employer : NL Health Services
Contact Information : [email protected]
Competition number: VAC000
Competition closing date : Opened until Filled
How to apply:
Interested applicants are asked to apply for this position through this website.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
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.
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