Family Physician- Long Term Care

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 expressions of interest from Family Physicians seeking a change of pace and looking to work in Long-Term Care at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion in Carbonear, NL. This is a Level 3 long-term care facility offering a rewarding and manageable practice environment with experienced nursing support.

Work Environment

Carbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometers outside of St. John's, serving around 50,000 people in the Rural Avalon Region. The community offers many amenities including hiking, a swimming pool, biking and walking trails, restaurants, local theatre, and shopping.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must maintain active licensure to practice throughout the duration of the position
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-person weekly rounds with experienced nursing staff on the unit
• Provide chronic disease management, emergency care, patient stabilization and transfer, and palliative and end-of-life care
• Be available by phone during daytime hours (8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday) for occasional calls from the floor
• Participate in a light home overnight on-call group — the majority of calls are manageable by phone
• Be available on site within 30 minutes for occasions requiring in-person patient assessment while on call
• Perform minor administrative and teaching duties as outlined in the full position description

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REMUNERATION

• Fee-For-Service for patients seen in person or virtually, as per the MCP Payment Schedule
• Sessional stipend available for on-call coverage
• Physicians arrange their own billing
• No overhead charges

Available Incentives:

• Relocation coverage (full-time) — 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 submit an expression of interest. Interested candidates are asked to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Supporting documentation (as applicable)
• Three (3) professional references

Note: Applicants who submit all required documentation will be considered for the review process. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

For more information or to apply, 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.