Pediatrics 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 Pediatrician at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, NL. These positions are part of the Child and Women's Health Program.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with family physicians and other specialists to provide a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric care including clinic assessments, consultations, inpatient care, and on-call coverage. Outpatient assessments take place at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital and 5 Coish Place, with space shared with other specialists.

Consultations from the Emergency Department, family medicine community physicians, obstetrical units, school counsellors, and child, youth and family specialists can be expected. On-call including holidays and weekends is shared equitably amongst site Pediatricians.

There is one inpatient acute care pediatric bed at this hospital. If inpatient services are required, the Pediatrician will facilitate patient stabilization and transfer to the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, approximately 110 km away.

Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital provides services to a catchment area of approximately 20,000 people. The hospital has 41 acute care beds including palliative care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, pediatric, and ICU beds, as well as 9 ER beds and 44 long-term care beds. Services include anesthesia, chemotherapy, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, ICU/Cardiac, internal medicine, laboratory, palliative care, pathology, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, respiratory therapy, ultrasonography, and 24-hour emergency (Category A). Visiting clinics include neurology and ophthalmology.

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

Clarenville is a vibrant service centre in eastern Newfoundland offering an exceptional quality of life. The town is near a national park, downhill and cross-country ski lodges, two golf courses, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Community amenities include a stadium, swimming pool, theatre, soccer pitch, running track, softball fields, playgrounds, hiking trails, and snowmobile trails. For more information visit: https://clarenville.ca/

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) with specialist training
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Pediatrics (or equivalent)
• Eligible for and maintain licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care including clinic assessments, consultations, and inpatient care
• Work collaboratively with family physicians and other specialists in a multidisciplinary team
• Receive and manage consultations from the Emergency Department, community physicians, obstetrical units, school counsellors, and child, youth and family specialists
• Facilitate patient stabilization and transfer to the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre when required
• Participate in on-call coverage including weekends and holidays shared equitably among site Pediatricians
• 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

As per Memorandum of Agreement

Benefits Include:

• Annual Leave — 20 working days
• Family Leave, Parental Leave, Education Leave, Sick Leave
• 9 paid statutory holidays + Compensatory Leave
• Employer-Sponsored RRSP
• Group Insurance — Basic Life, AD&D, Supplementary Health, Group Travel, Vision Care

Available Incentives:

• Retention Bonus — CAD 4,000 after 12 months, CAD 8,000 after 24 months, CAD 12,000 after 36 months
• Relocation assistance contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
• Free housing accommodation for the first 3 months of employment
• 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.