Salary: 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.

Competition Number: VAC0011707

Posted Date: 2025-05-22

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About Us

NL Health Services offers a 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.

Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a brand new, state of the art, acute care hospital opened in June 2024, is a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 80,000 people. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine, and we encourage and support academic interests. Western Memorial Regional Hospital has a fully developed Stroke Unit, full Rehabilitation Services, Electrodiagnostic and is serviced by 3 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners. The surgical services we provide include: general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology and obstetrics, ENT, urology, and ophthalmology coverage.

We are currently seeking the services of a Clinical Assistant for surgical services at Western Zone NLHS Corner Brook, NL. This opportunity is available immediately.

Job Summary

Clinical Assistants are advanced practice clinicians who form part of a multidisciplinary health care team. The Clinical Assistant will work closely with the Clinical Surgery program and will be responsible to the Department Head of Surgery and Senior Medical Director. Under distributive supervision, the successful candidate may be expected to provide surgical assistance in the operating room, supervised consultations in the ER; and provide ward coverage including admissions, rounds and discharge facilitation. Attendance at rounds and participation in on-call coverage (nights and weekends) will be shared equitably with the group.

As the Clinical Assistant, you may be an International Medical Graduate, have a background in Family Medicine or Specialty training with an interest in working full-time, to learn or augment your skill set and comfort in the areas described above.

Required Qualifications

Education (Post-Secondary):

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador;

• Eligible for membership of the Medical Staff of NL Health Services;

• Demonstrates commitment to patient-focused care and evidence-based practice;

• FRCPC or equivalent (Clinical Associate) or medical degree (Clinical Assistant)

• Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Hours of work: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly. May vary according to patient needs or needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent. Participation in on-call coverage, shared equitably with the group.

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;

• Employer support for Certification in ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CME courses in communication skills, Personal Health information act, Safe prescribing, Team communication courses, physician wellness and coaching.

• Employer application support for professional liability insurance

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage

https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/

Provincial incentives may be applicable

Employer: NL Health Services

Contact Information: Toni Lee Blanchard, Regional Physician Recruitment Manager

Competition number:

Competition closing date: 5 Days from Time of Posting

About Corner Brook

Living and working in Corner Brook provides the opportunity to have an exceptional work-life balance. The western region of Newfoundland and Labrador offers the best of options for those who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. Within minutes from Western Memorial, you have access to two golf courses, hiking and biking trails. Nearby you will find areas to salmon fish, kayak, and in winter, downhill and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. In about an hour?s drive, you will be on the doorstep of the world-renown Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.

Bring your skills and knowledge to this unique and remarkable part of the world. You can make a difference and grow your career here! Extraordinary every day www.workinhealthnl.ca

A resume, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Interested applicants are asked to apply through Service Now. Only applications received through Service Now will be processed. Please visit the Careers page on NL Health Services, Western Zone?s website, below, for more information.

Recruiter Name: Toni Lee Blanchard, [email protected] or [email protected]