Orthopaedic Surgeon- Elective and Trauma Spine
Health Science Centre, St. John's, NL

Permanent Full-time

Hours 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations
Salary Fee-for-service
Competition Number VAC0005554
Posted Date 2024-12-20
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

The Surgical Services Program of NL Health Services invites expressions of interest for a full-time fee-for-service orthopaedic surgeon for the Eastern Region specializing in spinal surgery. Physician must be comfortable with complex elective and trauma spine surgery at the time of hiring.

The successful candidate will join an established group of orthopaedic surgeons in an academic setting. On-call coverage is required and shared within the group (1:12).

Through strong formal affiliations with Memorial University, and on the recommendation of the Discipline Chair, the successful candidates may be eligible for a clinical faculty appointment and may be expected to participate in collaborative research activities and scholarship (ie: teaching). 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.

To be considered candidates must hold a medical degree and have certification by the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (or equivalent) and fellowship sub-specialty training in spinal surgery. Advanced degree (Masters or PHD) not required but agreement to complete in a mutually agreed upon timeframe may be. Eligible candidates must be able to obtain and maintain license to practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or equivalent) in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Colorectal surgery at an accredited institution
• 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/

Provincial incentives

https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

Employer
: NL Health Services

Contact Information
: [email protected]

Competition number: VAC0005554

Competition closing date
: Opened until Filled

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.