Internal Medicine Physician
5 Positions Available
Central Zone
Location: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander, NL
Internal Medicine Physician
Central Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time
EXTERNALDR

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

Salary: Fee-For-Service — As per MCP Payment Schedule

Competition Number: VAC0016328

Posted Date: 2025-09-16

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 outstanding 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 OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Central Zone invites applications for five (5) permanent full-time Internal Medicine Physicians at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander, NL.

The successful candidates will provide comprehensive Internal Medicine services to patients across the Central Zone,



working within a collaborative and well-supported interdisciplinary team. The position includes both inpatient and outpatient Internal Medicine care, with on-call coverage shared equitably among the physician group.

Central Zone is the second largest health zone in NL Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people across 176 communities. The region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west — encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island of Newfoundland.

James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre is the primary acute care facility for the Central Zone, serving as a regional referral centre for the zone and providing a broad range of secondary services to the communities of central Newfoundland.

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

Gander is a welcoming and well-serviced community in central Newfoundland, known for its friendly residents, rich aviation heritage, and easy access to the natural beauty of the region — including world-class salmon fishing, hiking, and stunning wilderness landscapes.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Internal Medicine (or equivalent)




- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Internal Medicine services
- Conduct clinical assessments and provide medical oversight for patients with complex medical conditions
- Participate in on-call coverage shared equitably among the Internal Medicine physician group
- Deliver consultations to referring physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Contribute to teaching and training of medical learners through the Memorial University affiliation
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration is Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Fee Schedule.

Available Incentives:

- Physician Signing Bonus — CAD 150,000 + CAD 25,000 top-up
- Come Home Incentive — CAD 100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
- Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
- Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
- Contact recruiter for further details on eligibility

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:

[email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

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

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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