Neurologist
Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Neurologist
Western Zone - Salaried Physician
Permanent Full-time
Hours
80 hours biweekly plus on-call obligations.

Salary The Specialist Salary Scale ranges from $263,672.00 to $285,596.00 per annum as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
Competition Number VAC0003191
Posted Date 2024-10-30
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
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 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.

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, Western Zone, situated on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of a salaried Neurology Specialist to practice at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. 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. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and we encourage and support academic interests. Western Memorial Regional Hospital has a fully developed Stroke Unit, full Rehabilitation Services, Electrodiagnostics and is serviced by 3 CT scanners and 1 MRI scanner.

Qualifications Required: Medical degree,eligible for licensure as a Neurologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) and the ability to meet the credentialing requirements of NL Health Services's Discipline of Medicine. We are seeking candidates with the appropriate sub-specialty training. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, laboratory staff and medical professionals are essential.

Candidates with other combinations of experience, training and personal attributes are encouraged to apply and may be considered.

Remuneration: The Specialist Salary Scale ranges from $263,672.00 to $285,596.00 per annum 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.

Available Incentives
Physician Signing Bonus $150,000 with $25,000 top up
Come Home Incentive - $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
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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]