Family Medicine Physician
4 Positions Available
Eastern Rural Zone
Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre Family Medicine Physician
Permanent Full-time
Eastern Rural Zone

Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreement

Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations

Competition Number: VAC0020479

Posted Date: 2026-01-20

Closing Date: Open until filled.

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

ABOUT THE CHANCE

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone has four (4) full-time Family Medicine positions available at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre (BPHC) in Bonavista, NL.

The Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre has 10 inpatient beds including one palliative care bed, and a 12-bed Protective Care Unit. Services include 24-hour emergency services, laboratory, X-ray, diabetic education, dietitian, chemotherapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mental health,



outpatient clinics, and inpatient services. The centre is associated with Golden Heights Manor, a 70-bed Level 3 long-term care facility.

The referral site is Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, approximately 110 km away, offering a full range of specialist services including anesthesia, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, pediatrics, and 24-hour emergency (Category A).

NL Health Services is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and academic interests are encouraged and supported.

Work Environment

The Town of Bonavista is a vibrant community that boasts some of the world's best vantage points for spotting puffins, icebergs, and whales. It offers numerous world-class hiking trails and was recently granted UNESCO designation for some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. For more information visit: www.townofbonavista.com

QUALIFICATIONS

- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Family Medicine (or equivalent)
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Up-to-date Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide chronic disease management, long-term care, palliative care, respite care, prenatal care, minor surgery, and acute inpatient care




- Deliver emergency call and patient stabilization and transfer services
- Provide scheduled ambulatory clinics, walk-in clinics, inpatient coverage, and general practice clinics at Golden Heights Manor
- Share 24/7 on-call coverage for the emergency department and after-hours call equitably among the physician group
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Base Salary: CAD 225,512 – CAD 244,093

Benefits Include:

- Annual Leave — 20 working days
- Family Leave, Parental Leave, Education Leave, Sick Leave
- 9 paid statutory holidays + Compensatory Leave
- Employer-Sponsored RRSP
- Group Insurance — Basic Life, AD&D;, Supplementary Health, Group Travel, Vision Care
- Regulated childcare spaces may be available at the Bonavista Regional YMCA

Available Incentives:

- Retention Bonus — CAD 5,000 after 12 months, CAD 10,000 after 24 months, CAD 15,000 after 36 months
- Relocation assistance contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
- Free housing accommodation for the first 3 months of employment
- Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here

For more information, please contact:

Tracy Hedd [email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

- https://workinhealthnl.ca/
- https://www.nlhealthservices.ca/

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and employment equity. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the selection process.

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