Family Medicine Physician
2 Positions
Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, Port Saunders
Western Zone

Hours: 75 hours biweekly

Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number: VAC0007757

Posted Date: 2025-02-18

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 – Western Zone is seeking 2 permanent full-time salaried Family Medicine Physicians to provide primary care services at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders, NL.





The successful candidates will provide clinic coverage at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, Emergency Room coverage, and Outreach Clinic coverage from Monday to Friday, divided equally among the salaried Family Physicians at this site. After-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call assignments are shared on an equitable basis with the Family Physicians serving the community.

The regional referral centre for Western Zone is Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 164-bed facility serving a population of approximately 80,000 people. 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 Setting

Port Saunders is a welcoming community on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, offering access to stunning natural landscapes and a relaxed quality of life. For more information visit: www.townofportsaunders.ca

QUALIFICATIONS

- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Current ACLS certification
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services Western Zone including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Experience working in an Emergency Room considered an asset





DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide clinic coverage, Emergency Room coverage, and Outreach Clinic coverage Monday to Friday on an equitable basis with salaried Family Physicians at this site
- Provide after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call coverage on an equitable rotation
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary 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

As per Memorandum of Agreement

Step assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter. Additional income is generated through billings for Category B Emergency Room coverage.

Available Incentives:
Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.

- Relocation coverage — 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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