Pediatrics Physician
NL Health Services - 1,010 Jobs
Labrador City, NL
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LWHC - Labrador City - Labrador West Health Cen
Pediatrics Physician
Permanent Full-time; Salaried
Hours: 75 hrs biweekly plus on call obligation
Salary: $263,672 to $285,596 per year
Competition Number: VAC0011535
Posted Date: 2025-05-18
Closing Date: Open until filled.
ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES
NL Health Services is the provincial health authority providing a full continuum of health and community services ? including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care, and unique provincial programs ? across Newfoundland and Labrador. We are committed to delivering quality care through a team of dedicated professionals focused on Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
NL Health Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatrician to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health.
Pediatric services include outpatient clinics, Emergency Department call coverage, inpatient coverage, routine neonatal care, and attendance at difficult deliveries. There is opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary clinics in the areas of development, behaviour, obesity, and chronic disease, with further diversification based on the physician's interests. The position offers a vigorous and varied caseload and the fulfillment of serving families in this rural part of the province.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible for registration and licensure as a Pediatrician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services
- Recent changes to registration have reduced barriers and allow doctors with comparable credentials to work in our province more quickly ? approved licensure pathways now exist for specialists from Ireland, the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and other CPSNL-approved jurisdictions
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents
- Provide on-call duties within the department
- Deliver outpatient clinic, Emergency Department, and inpatient coverage
- Provide routine neonatal care and attend difficult deliveries
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinics (development, behaviour, obesity, chronic disease)
- Work within a regional team with a focus on person- and family-centered care
- Promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Available Incentives:
We offer competitive incentives of up to $275,000 CAD for Pediatricians, recognizing your passion, dedication, and all that you will bring to our communities. Many incentives are stackable. Contact a physician recruiter for full details.
- Physician Signing Bonus
- Come Home Incentive (if eligibility criteria are met)
- Approved relocation expenses
- Site visit support for candidates exploring the province
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are asked to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Supporting documentation (as applicable)
- Three (3) professional references
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Jennifer Sexton [email protected]
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NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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