Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - REGIONAL VIRTUAL CARE CENTRE
Family Medicine Program
Western Zone - Physicians
Permanent Full-time

Hours: 80 hour biweely

Salary: $198,724.00 to $215,097.00

Competition Number: VAC0010183

Posted Date: 2025-04-16

Closing Date: 2025-04-22

Family Physician

Primary Care – Family Care Team

Regional Virtual Care Clinic – Western Zone

Remote work options will be considered

Job Location: Remote

Health Neighbourhood: Corner Brook/Bay of Islands with Regional Scope
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Internal or External: Both
Post Date: April 14, 2025
Close Date: April 21, 2025
Job Category: Medical

Vacancy Number: VAC0010183

Permanent Full-time

Locums also available

NLHS - Western Zone is seeking the services of a salaried, Family Physician to work with the Regional Virtual Care Clinic servicing the Western Zone, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position includes clinical and administrative duties involving family practice and is a member of the Corner Brook/Bay of Islands Family Care Team. Collaborative team support will be provided from the Regional Virtual Care Clinic as well as Family Care Teams throughout the Western Zone. The regional referral centre for NLHS – Western Zone is Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 164-bed facility that provides services to a population base of approximately 80,000 people. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine, and we encourage and support academic interests.

This position will provide virtual Primary Care services and clinical coverage in the Western Zone. The Physician is part of an interdisciplinary team working closely with Western Zone Family Care Team Hub and spoke sites responsible for Primary Health Care services based on the needs of the population. Providers delivering care virtually must be familiar with and adhere to professional practice standards, including the standard of care for virtual care. Virtual Care expectations include regular use of telephone, video to home, and video to clinic (including enhanced virtual assessment with the support of on-site health care staff and/or digital peripheral devices). Virtual care providers are responsible to ensure they have a safe and appropriate work environment to effectively deliver health care services including reliable internet access, equipment and privacy.

Qualifications Required: Medical Degree, eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) and satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Health's Discipline of Family Practice. Minimum of 2 years experience in related work is an asset.

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly

Remuneration: The General Practice Salary Scale ranges from $198,724.00 to $215,097.00 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines will officially determine a Physician’s step assignment with yearly progression thereafter.

An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current MOA. Additional benefits are available.

NLHS values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Thank you for your interest with NLHS – Western Zone, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruiter Name: Toni-Lee Blanchard, for specific inquiries please contact: [email protected]