Infectious Disease Specialist (2 Full-time positions)
Health Sciences Centre, St. john's, NL
Eastern Zone
Permanent Full-time
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly plus in-call obligations
Salary Salary paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador
Competition Number VAC0008337
Posted Date 2025-03-04
Closing Date Open until filled.
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
NL Health Services Eastern zone invites expression of interest for two full-time (1.0 FTE) salaried Infectious Disease Specialists in the Infectious Disease Division in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the positions would require the candidate to have infection prevention and control experience/training. The successful candidates will be accountable for the provision of comprehensive health care services to patients receiving care within the program and will be an active member of the Infectious Disease team.
Required Qualifications Education (Post-Secondary):
- Must be eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador;
- Eligible for membership of the medical staff of NL Health Services;
- Demonstrates commitment to patient-focused care and evidence-based practice;
- Experience and/or academic preparation in health care management.
- Specific certification - certification in Infectious Diseases by RCPSC
- Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly
0800 - 1700 hours - may vary according to patient needs or needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent.
Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandumof 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: 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 numbers: VAC0008337
Competition closing date : Opened until Filled
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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