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Corner Brook, NL
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Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Pathologist (2 positions available)
Western Zone - Salaried Physicians
Permanent Full-time
Hours: 80 hours biweekly plus on-call obligations
Salary: $263,672 to $285,596 a year as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Competition Number: VAC0003216
Posted Date: 2024-10-30
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
NL Health Services – Western Zone is seeking two (2) permanent full-time salaried Anatomic Pathologists at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.
Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents.
The successful candidates will participate in anatomic pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy services within the Pathology Discipline at WMRH.
Work Environment
Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby — and in about an hour's drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Anatomic Pathology (or equivalent) or American Board of Pathology AP/CP certification
- Eligible for licensure as a Pathologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services Western Zone's Pathology Discipline including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Other combinations of experience, training, and personal attributes may be considered
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive anatomic pathology services including surgical pathology and cytopathology
- Perform autopsy services as required
- Deliver consultations and collaborate with referring physicians and clinical teams
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Pathology team
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
As per Memorandum of Agreement
The Specialist Salary Scale ranges from CAD 263,672 – CAD 285,596 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Step assignment determined by the Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines, with yearly progression thereafter.
Available Incentives:
- Physician Signing Bonus — CAD 150,000 + CAD 25,000 top-up
- Come Home Incentive — CAD 100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Pathology Bonus
- Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
- Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
- Contact recruiter for further details on eligibility
HOW TO APPLY
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here
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