Nuclear Medicine 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 is recruiting 3 exceptional physicians with dual Fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology to join the Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Division at Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, NL.

Health Sciences Centre is the tertiary referral centre for the province and houses the province's only PET/CT facility and a full suite of nuclear medicine services — including SPECT/CT, planar imaging, an active cardiac nuclear medicine program, and a growing Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) program currently employing ¹³¹I, ²²³Ra, Pluvicto, and Lutathera therapies. An established and expanding ¹³N-Ammonia PET Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (PET MPI) program is also in active development, with new therapeutic clinical trials added routinely.

The successful candidate will play a dual clinical and leadership role, contributing to the ongoing development of nuclear cardiology, oncologic nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology. This position offers significant academic, research, and program development opportunities in a collegial, team-oriented environment.

Work Environment

St. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, consistently ranked among Canada's most liveable cities. The city offers a thriving arts and culture scene, outstanding seafood, world-class hiking on the East Coast Trail, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula. St. John's also offers a lower cost of living relative to major Canadian metros and short commutes.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Medical Degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Dual Fellowship certification in Nuclear Medicine (FRCPC or equivalent) and Diagnostic Radiology (FRCPC or equivalent)
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Eligible for privileges at Health Sciences Centre, NL Health Services
• Radiation Safety Officer designation (or eligibility), consistent with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requirements

Preferred:

• Subspecialty training or demonstrated clinical expertise in cardiac nuclear medicine (PET MPI, SPECT MPI, RVG/MUGA)
• Experience with quantitative myocardial blood flow (MBF) analysis using dedicated cardiac PET software (e.g., Corridor4DM, FlowQuant, Syngo.via)
• Familiarity with Health Canada radiopharmaceutical regulatory frameworks (CTA, BRAP) and clinical trial participation
• Academic appointment or eligibility for appointment at Memorial University of Newfoundland (Department of Radiology)
• Publication record and/or grant activity in nuclear medicine or molecular imaging

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Interpret and report nuclear medicine studies including SPECT/CT, PET/CT ¹⁸F-FDG, and ⁶⁸Ga imaging
• Provide diagnostic radiology reporting across general and subspecialty domains, proportional to training and departmental needs
• Deliver clinical consultations with referring cardiology, oncology, and general internal medicine services
• Provide Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) support
• Fulfill radiation safety responsibilities including dosimetry oversight and compliance with regulatory requirements

Leadership & Academic Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in quality assurance, structured reporting, and standardization initiatives across nuclear medicine and PET imaging
• Contribute to ongoing clinical research programs
• Supervise and teach residents, fellows, and allied health trainees in nuclear medicine and radiology
• Participate in departmental and divisional rounds, academic half-days, and continuing professional development activities
• Engage with provincial and national professional bodies (CAMRT, CSNM, CAR) to advance standards of practice

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REMUNERATION

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

Available Incentives:

• Relocation assistance available — 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:

https://nlhs.service-now.com/nlhsjobs?id=sc_category&sys_id=2e73061a1bccf5101355cbf2604bcb48

For more information, please contact:

[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.