Emergency Room Physician

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Corner Brook, NL

In-person

Full-time

Experienced

Posted 19 days ago

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Job Description

Job Location: Corner Brook
Job Type: Full-time, Sessional
Language of Work: English
Internal or External: External
Post Date: 2022-02-24
Close Date: Open til filled
Job Category: Medical
Vacancy Number: 2022000233

Permanent Full-time (Several positions available)

Western Health, situated on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of full-time equivalent Emergency Room Physicians for Western Memorial Regional Hospital (WMRH) at 1 Brookfield Ave, Corner Brook, NL. A full-time equivalent physician is required to work 12 Emergency Department shifts per month at WMRH. The successful applicant will be expected to provide 8-hour rotational shifts. The Emergency Department for WMRH has approximately 40,000 patient visits per year, has double coverage, specialty back-up, and CT/MRI/Interventional Radiology on call.

WMRH is a 171-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. We are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and we encourage and support academic interests.

Qualifications Required: A Medical Degree, Eligible for licensure as an Emergency Room Physician with The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), CCFP-EM or CCFP certified with Emergency Medicine experience, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified and meet the credentialing requirements of Western Health's Discipline of Emergency Medicine. Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is desirable. Two years related work experience is considered an asset.

Remuneration: In accordance with Medical Care Plan (MCP) guidelines for Category A Emergency Departments. The current sessional, hourly rate is $232.07. An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current Memorandum of Understanding.

Corner Brook and the western region has much to offer, particularly for the outdoor enthusiast. Within minutes from Western Memorial Regional Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails. Nearby you will find areas to salmon fish, kayak, and in winter, skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. In about an hour's drive, you will be on the doorstep of the world-renown Gros Morne National Park.

For specific inquiries contact [email protected]

Competition Number: 2022000233

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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