Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: SCM - St. Clare's

Thoracic Surgery Physician
Eastern Zone - Physician
Temporary Full time
EXTERNALDR

Hours

75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call)

Salary

UPGRADE (CAD0.00 - CAD0.00 per hour)

Competition Number

VAC0021498

Posted Date

2026-02-12

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Thoracic Surgery Locum
St. John’s, NL
Immediate

About US
NL Health Services, Urban Zone offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
Job Summary
NL Health Services – Urban Zone is inviting applications from Thoracic Surgeons to join the Thoracic Surgery Division within the Surgical Services Program in a locum capacity based in the greater St. John’s metro region.
This position is available immediately, with the possibility of extension and potential transition to a full-time role for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the on-call schedule.



Compensation will be provided through an Alternate Payment Plan (APP).
Required Qualifications

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree

- Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery or Cardiac Surgery (or equivalent) with subspecialty training in Thoracic Surgery

- Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)

- Must meet NL Health Services credentialing requirements, including:

o Satisfactory criminal record check
o Vulnerable sector check
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Remuneration: As per the Alternate Payment Plan of the Division
Language: English
Incentives: As per Locum Policy
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Employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Contact: [email protected]
Competition Closing Date: Open until filled
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How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through e-Recruit.
For recruitment-related inquiries, please contact:
[email protected]
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Additional Information
External Applicants:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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