Competition :# VAC0021485
Employment Type : Permanent Full-Time, Alternate Payment Plan (APP) / Locum Available
Location: St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, St. John’s, NL — Eastern Urban Zone
Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations
Salary : APP, eligible candidates may qualify for up to CAD 200,000 in recruitment incentive
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.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Thoracic Surgeon to join the Thoracic Surgery Division at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s, NL. Short-term locum positions are also available for candidates interested in coverage opportunities.

The successful candidate will join an established group in an academic setting and will be primarily responsible for a clinical workload consisting of the surgical care of inpatients — including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visits — as well as outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. On-call commitment will be shared equitably with other physicians in the Thoracic Surgery Division.

Whether you are seeking a permanent position or a short-term locum engagement, we welcome your application and will work with you to find the right opportunity.

Work Environment
St. John’s is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula — including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.

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QUALIFICATIONS

·       Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution

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

·       Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)

·       Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
·       Provide surgical care to thoracic surgery inpatients including consultations, surgery, and follow-up visits

·       Deliver outpatient care in an ambulatory clinic setting

·       Participate in the on-call schedule shared equitably among Thoracic Surgery Division members

·       Work collaboratively within an established academic surgical team

·       Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

Permanent Full-Time: Remuneration will be in accordance with the Alternate Payment Plan (APP).

Locum: Compensation will be in accordance with applicable NL Health Services locum policies. Incentives are based on the locum policy — contact the recruiter for details.

 

Available Incentives:

Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
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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:

Physician.Recruiter@nlhealthservices.ca

 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

https://workinhealthnl.ca/

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