Obstetrics/Gynecology
Eastern Zone
Location: Carbonear General Hospital

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on call obligations

Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number: VAC0003292

Posted Date: 2024-11-01

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 OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone has one (1) full time Obstetrician/Gynecologist position available at Carbonear General Hospital in Carbonear, NL.

The OBS/GYN department at Carbonear General Hospital is comprised of three (3) full-time specialists accountable for the provision of comprehensive health care services to patients.



The successful candidate will share 24-hour on-call services equitably among the OBS/GYN team.

The hospital has 70 acute care beds with a 6-bed ICU. Specialty services include Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine (Hospitalist), and 24-hour Emergency coverage. Further supportive services include 24-hour diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, chemotherapy, pharmacy, dialysis, ICU/Cardiac, and palliative care. Visiting services for ophthalmology and urology are also available.

Work Environment

Carbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometres outside of St. John's, serving around 50,000 people in the Rural Avalon Region. The community offers many amenities including hiking, a swimming pool, soccer pitch, biking and walking trails, restaurants, local theatre, and shopping. For more information visit: www.carbonear.ca

QUALIFICATIONS

- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (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





DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology services to patients at Carbonear General Hospital
- Share 24-hour on-call coverage equitably among the OBS/GYN team
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including Anesthesia, Pediatrics, and other specialty services
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

As per Memorandum of Agreement

The Specialist Salary Scale ranges from CAD 263,672 – CAD 285,596 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Step assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter. Health and dental benefits, vacation, and various leaves including family and study leave are available in accordance with the current MOA.

Available Incentives:

- Free hospital accommodation for the first 3 months of employment
- Relocation assistance contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
- 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:

[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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