Anesthesiology Physician

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations

Salary: Fee-For-Service — As per MCP Payment Schedule

Competition Number: VAC0013342

Posted Date: 2025-06-26

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

The Surgical Services Perioperative Program of NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone invites applications for a full-time Cardiac Anesthesiologist at Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, NL, with a start date of June 20, 2026.

The successful candidate will join a group of six (6) Cardiac Anesthesiologists at HSC, working with the entire group of 22 Anesthesiologists including cardiac. The Anesthesiologist will function as a key member of the perioperative team, responsible for the provision of anesthetic services to surgical patients. Practice will be at least 50% in the provision of cardiovascular anesthesia, with direct involvement in the care of patients pre- and post-operatively, including responsibility for pre-admission anesthesia clinics and post-operative pain management.

Health Sciences Centre runs 14–16 operating rooms per day across the following surgical specialties: General, Cardiac, Neuro-Surgery, Plastic, Orthopedic, Gynecology/Gyne-ONC, Cath Lab, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology, and Urology. Anesthesiologists also provide support to ECT, Endovascular Treatment of Stroke, and Acute Pain Services.

On-call coverage averages two (2) times per month, with additional second-call coverage for APS, EVT, and second team averaging one to two times per month. Members of the Cardiac Anesthesia group provide specific coverage for cardiovascular anesthesia on call and transesophageal echocardiography for the perioperative program on call.

Health Sciences Centre is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, providing opportunities to engage in educational experiences with anesthesia residents and undergraduate medical students.

Work Environment

St. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula — including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Anesthesiology (or pending certification)
• Subspecialty fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesia required
• Successful certification of competency in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (NBE or equivalent examination)
• Demonstrated recent experience and expertise in anesthesia for Cardiac, Neuro-Surgery, Cath-Lab, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, and Urology surgical services
• Priority given to candidates with recent clinical experience at the HSC site
• Eligible for 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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide anesthetic services to surgical patients with at least 50% of practice in cardiovascular anesthesia
• Deliver pre-operative anesthesia clinic services and post-operative pain management
• Provide anesthetic coverage across General, Cardiac, Neuro-Surgery, Plastic, Orthopedic, Gynecology/Gyne-ONC, Cath Lab, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology, and Urology
• Provide support to ECT, Endovascular Treatment of Stroke, and Acute Pain Services
• Provide cardiovascular anesthesia on-call coverage and transesophageal echocardiography for the perioperative program on call
• Participate in on-call coverage averaging two (2) times per month plus second-call coverage averaging one to two times per month
• Contribute to teaching and education of anesthesia residents and undergraduate medical students through the Memorial University affiliation
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration is Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Fee Schedule.

Available Incentives:

• Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
• Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

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:

[email protected]

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.