Competition #
VAC0009725
Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Dr. W.H. Newhook Health Centre, Whitbourne, NL — Eastern Rural Zone
Hours
75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations
Salary
As per Memorandum of Agreement
Start Date
Available Immediately
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 invites applications for two (2) permanent full time salaried Family Medicine Physicians at the Dr. W.H. Newhook Health Centre in Whitbourne, NL.
The successful candidates will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients and families in Whitbourne and the surrounding area, with a broad scope of practice encompassing ambulatory care, inpatient coverage, emergency care, and after-hours on-call coverage.
Work Environment
Whitbourne is a welcoming rural community on the Avalon Peninsula,
approximately 90 kilometres west of St. John’s, offering a relaxed lifestyle and easy access to outdoor recreation.
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)
- Canadian College of Family Physicians (CCFP) certification preferred
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive primary care services including ambulatory clinics, inpatient coverage, and emergency care
- Provide chronic disease management, palliative care, and acute care services
- Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage shared equitably among the physician group
- 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
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, commensurate with level of experience. On-call is billable to the Medical Care Plan (MCP).
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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