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Regional Psychiatrist
Locum; Salaried
Location: Regional, location To Be Determined

The Labrador-Grenfell region is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. The region offers an abundance of outdoor activities, spectacular scenery and a very safe family environment. For more information regarding Labrador-Grenfell Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.lghealth.ca and www.practicenl.ca.

We are currently seeking the services of a locum Salaried Psychiatrist, to join our multidisciplinary team consisting of Family physicians, Mental Health Counselors, and other allied health professionals at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. This opportunity is available immediately to provide periodic locums.

Qualifications:

" Applicants must be eligible for registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador; the criteria for licensure are outlined on the CPSNL website (www.cpsnl.ca).
" Applicants must satisfy credentialing requirements for Labrador-Grenfell Health.
" Earned Medical Degree.
" Work experience is an asset.
" A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance.
" A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

" Psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning and medication management services.
" Provision of Consulting Services for the Labrador-Grenfell Health region.
" Ambulatory care clinics in our three main facilities - Labrador Health Centre, Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital and Labrador West Health Centre. These services will be provided by Tele-medicine link and in person.
" This position will help to support mental health services throughout the Labrador Grenfell Health.
" Coverage of on call commitments for Psychiatry.
" The successful candidate will work as a part of a Team of physicians and other staff to provide the required services identified above.
" The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Salary:

" Remuneration for this position is $1800.00 per day.

Incentives:
* Labrador-Grenfell Health will cover licensing fees and CMPA fees.
* Labrador-Grenfell Health will cover costs of travel and meals.
* Labrador-Grenfell Health will provide accommodation and local travel (rental or agency vehicle.

Hours of Work:

" 75 hours Bi-weekly.

Please send applications with curriculum vitae and names of three references, stating competition number 2021000445N, to:

Michael Jones, Regional Director of Medical Services
Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
Email: [email protected] Tel: 709-454-0519
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Competition Number: 2021000445

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 21,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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