Psychiatry Position
LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre Labrador Grenfell Zone
Permanent Full-time

Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Salary: $263,672 - $285,596

Competition Number: VAC0011493

Posted Date: 2025-05-16

Closing Date: Open until filled.

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

NL Health Services is the provincial health authority providing a full continuum of health and community services — including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care, and unique provincial programs — across Newfoundland and Labrador. We are committed to delivering quality care through a team of dedicated professionals focused on Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Labrador-Grenfell Zone is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. The team consists of family physicians, mental health counselors, and allied health professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a team-oriented environment while contributing to high-quality mental health care across the region.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a vibrant and growing community in central Labrador, offering a welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community, and access to exceptional outdoor recreation in one of Canada's most unique natural landscapes.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Eligible for registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of the Labrador-Grenfell Zone
- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Relevant clinical experience (asset)
- Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority
- Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning,



and medication management services
- Support the Mental Health Unit in Happy Valley-Goose Bay as part of a collaborative care team
- Provide consulting services across the Labrador-Grenfell Zone
- Deliver ambulatory care clinics via telemedicine link at Labrador Health Centre, Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, and Labrador West Health Centre
- Support mental health services throughout the broader Labrador-Grenfell Zone
- Provide on-call coverage for Psychiatry
- Work collaboratively with a team of physicians and other 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 will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Base Salary: $263,672 – $285,596 (Not including retention bonus, recognition of on-call responsibilities, and other applicable premiums.)

Available Incentives:

- Physician Signing Bonus — $150,000 + $25,000 top-up (contact recruiter for details)
- Come Home Incentive — $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
- Approved relocation expenses with a two-year commitment to NL Health Services
- Applicable Labrador Allowance
- Salaried Retention Bonus
- Employer-Sponsored RRSP
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Temporary Accommodation

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are asked to submit:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Supporting documentation (as applicable)
- Three (3) professional references

Note: Applicants who do not provide the required documentation will not be considered.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Jennifer Sexton [email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

- https://workinhealthnl.ca/

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

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