Geriatric Medicine - Care Of The Elderly 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 – Western Zone is seeking a salaried Care of the Elderly (COE) Physician to join the team at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL. The COE Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive geriatric assessments to older adults in acute care, outpatient clinics, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and in patients' own homes. This is primarily a consultative service where management suggestions and support are provided to the patient's primary care team. Interdisciplinary collaboration occurs with programs and services including Rehabilitation, Community Supports, Primary Care, Acute Care, and Emergency/Ambulatory Care.

Western Memorial Regional Hospital (WMRH) is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents. NL Health Services is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and academic interests are encouraged and supported.

Work Environment

Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby — and in about an hour's drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Zone's Discipline of Family Practice
• Completion of an Enhanced Skills Program in Care of the Elderly (COE), or equivalent experience (required)
• Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct
• Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments to older adults across acute care, outpatient, assisted living, and long-term care settings
• Deliver consultative services and management recommendations to primary care teams
• Provide in-home assessments as required
• Collaborate interdisciplinarity with Rehabilitation, Community Supports, Primary Care, Acute Care, and Emergency/Ambulatory Care programs
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety
• Support the academic mission of NL Health Services and Memorial University

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REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Base Salary: CAD 225,512 – CAD 244,093 Step assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter.

Available Incentives:

• Annual Retention Bonus (in accordance with current MOA)
• Additional benefits available — contact recruiter for details

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are asked to apply through ServiceNow and submit:

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

Note: Applicants who do not provide the required documentation will not be considered.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Toni-Lee Blanchard [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.