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Location: Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre
Anesthesiology Physician - Locum (April 13 to April 27, 2026)
Eastern Rural Zone - Physician
Temporary Full-time
EXTERNALDR
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary: As Per Locum Rates
Competition Number: VAC0022567
Posted Date: 2026-03-16
Closing Date: 2026-04-27
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.
Job Summary
The Surgical Services Perioperative Program, Eastern Rural Zone of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) invites expressions of interest for one full-time, locum Anesthesiologist at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates are expected to function as a member of the surgical team and be responsible for the provision of anesthetic services to surgical patients in an acute care centre. Direct involvement in the care of the patient pre- and post-operatively is required with the Anesthesiologist assuming responsibility for pre-admission anesthesia clinics as well as post-operative pain management. The successful applicants are expected to administer epidurals/spinals to labor and delivery patients and to work an on-call schedule that is shared equitably including holidays and weekends. The successful candidates must be willing to work in a team-based, client-focused department. The successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.
The effective dates for the locum are from April 13, 2026 until April 27, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Medical Degree.
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Anesthesiology (or pending certification).
- Deemed eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information visit: [email protected].
- Satisfy credential and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Remuneration: Salaried
Language: English
Incentives: Based on the Locum policy
Employer: NL Health Services
Contact Information: [email protected]
Competition number: VAC0022567
Competition closing date: Until filled
Contact Information for Recruitment-Related Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
For more information regarding NL Health Services Urban 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.