Job Description
General Practitioner Oncology (GPO)
Two Full-Time Salaried Positions
NL Health Services , St. John's, NL
About US
NL Health Services, Eastern Zone offers the full continuum of health and community
services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and
unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on
providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities,
in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and
caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.
Job Summary
NL Health Services Eastern zone invites expressions of interest for two General
Practitioners Oncology (GPO) – Full-Time within the central site (Grand Falls and
Gander) of the Cancer Care Program.
The Physician will work primarily in the outpatient cancer clinic and will be responsible
for medical management of patients receiving cancer care. Hours of work are normally
0800-1700 but may vary according to patient care needs.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Function within the scope of practice of a General Practitioner in Oncology to
provide service to the Cancer Care Program in the central health zone.
• Handling of urgent or emergent situations in the chemotherapy areas, such as
hypersensitivity reactions to chemotherapy
• Provide individualized direct and indirect patient care.
• Work Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, usually between 800-1700, but may
vary depending on patient needs.
• Use and regularly monitor a healthy authority email account.
• The GPO will also be encouraged to attend and participate in appropriate
educational and academic activities within the Cancer Care Program, including
Oncology Grand Rounds, and Cancer Tumour Board Rounds. Participation in
continuing professional development is encouraged.
Eligible candidates must be able to obtain and maintain license to practice with the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Hours of work:
75 hours bi-weekly
0800 – 1700 hours - may vary according to patient needs or
needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent.
Remuneration: Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance
with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on
years of clinical experience.
Benefits:
• Study Leave;
• 20 days of Annual Leave;
• Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave,
parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
• Employer-sponsored RRSP; and Group Insurance benefits
(Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death
and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary Health
Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vison
Care) with optional additional group benefits;
Language:
English
Incentives:
Relocation coverage
https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
Employer:
NL Health Services
Contact Information:
[email protected]
Competition number:
MS00000168
Competition closing date:
Opened until Filled
All interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and names an email of three
references to: Denise Coulombe
Email: [email protected]
For more information regarding NL Health Services Eastern zone and practicing in
Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites:
www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference
will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Eastern
Health hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified
persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
