Clinical Assistant Physician
NL Health Services - 998 Jobs
Carbonear, NL
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Location: Carbonear General Hospital
Clinical Assistant Physician - General Surgery (2 Positions)
Permanent Full-time
EXTERNALDR
Hours: 75hrs biweekly plus on call obligations
Salary: Salaried as per the Memorandum of Agreement
Competition Number: VAC0022264
Posted Date: 2026-03-06
Closing Date: 2026-03-20
About Us
NL Health Services 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 itself on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.
NL Health Services has two full time Clinical Assistant - General Surgery positions available at Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear, NL.
Community
Carbonear General Hospital is situated in the town of Carbonear. Carbonear is a beautiful rural town about 100 kilometers outside of St. John?s. There are many amenities in the area, such as hiking, a swimming pool, soccer pitch and biking/walking trails, restaurants, local theatre and shopping.
For more information regarding Carbonear, Rural Avalon, please visit: www.carbonear.ca and www.easternhealth.ca.
Job Summary
NL Health Services Eastern Rural Zone is inviting applications for a Clinical Assistant position within the General Surgery department.
The successful application will join the General Surgery team as a Clinical Assistant, supporting physicians in the delivery of comprehensive surgical care. Responsibilities include assisting with outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, admissions and discharges, coordination of patient follow-up, participation in family meetings, and other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant license.
In addition to core responsibilities, the role will include providing surgical assistance in the operating room for General Surgery procedures. The Clinical Assistant will also participate in the after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call schedule, providing support across all surgical specialties as needed.
Qualifications
- Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) Home - CPSNL
- Satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Hours of Work
75 hours biweekly plus on call obligations
Remuneration
This is a full-time salaried position. Pay will be in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador Memorandum of Agreement. The Department of Health will determine what step you will start at based on experience.
Relocation
NL Health Services is prepared to provide assistance to offset expenses related to relocation contingent on the execution of a return-in-service agreement. To be eligible for reimbursement, the incumbent must remain employed with NL Health Services for a period of 24 worked months. Relocation expenses will be approved in accordance with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Relocation Policy. Please refer to the following link for information other policy: https://www.gove.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
Benefits
Annual Leave (20 working days)
Bereavement/Compassionate Leave (3 working days)
Compensatory Leave (5 working days) after 1 year of service
Family Leave (3 working days)
Education Leave (5 working days ? noncumulative)
Sick Leave (calculated by multiplying the number of months of service by 2 to a maximum of 480 days)
Study Leave (10 days per year)
Available Incentives
Physician Signing Bonus $150,000
Come Home Incentive - $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
**Contact Recruiter for further details
Employer: NL Health Services
Contact Information: [email protected]
Competition numbers: VAC0022264
Competition closing date: March 20, 2026
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (including Vulnerable Sector Check), educational documents, and registration/licensure.
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