Family Care Team Physician

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 Rural Zone invites applications for a permanent full-time Family Care Team Physician at Carbonear General Hospital in Carbonear, NL.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary Family Care Team delivering comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centred primary health care to the Carbonear and Rural Avalon community. The Family Care Team model brings together physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals to provide accessible, team-based care across a broad range of primary care services.

The physician will provide comprehensive primary care services including chronic disease management, preventive care, acute care, and coordination with specialist and community services. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a collaborative, team-based practice environment in a supportive and well-resourced community setting.

Carbonear General Hospital serves approximately 50,000 people in the Rural Avalon Region and provides a broad range of acute and community health services. The hospital has 70 acute care beds with a 6-bed ICU and a full range of specialty and support services.

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 Environment

Carbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometres outside of St. John's, offering a warm and welcoming community with 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

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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)
• Family Medicine eligibility requirements available at: https://cpsnl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Family-Medicine-Flow-Chart-August-2023.pdf
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Commitment to team-based, patient-centred primary care
• Experience or interest in chronic disease management considered an asset

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive primary care services within the Family Care Team model
• Deliver chronic disease management, preventive care, acute care, and patient education
• Work collaboratively with nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals within the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in care coordination and transitions of care for patients requiring specialist or community services
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the Family Care 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

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, commensurate with level of training and experience.

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

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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:

Tracy Hedd
[email protected]

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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.