Pediatric Ophthalmologist
NL Health Services - 995 Jobs
St. John's, NL
Job Details:
Benefits:
Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre
St. John's - Eastern Urban Zone
Permanent Full-time
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly;
0800 ? 1700 hours - may vary according to patient needs or needs of the service to best utilize the time of the incumbent.
Salary: Alternate Payment Plan Agreement
Competition Number: VAC0016901
Posted Date: 2025-10-01
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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NL Health Services Eastern Zone 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 in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions.
Job Summary
NL Health Services Eastern zone is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) permanent fellowship trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist to assume a full-time clinical practice at the Janeway Children?s Health and Rehabilitation in St. John?s, Newfoundland and Labrador, the province?s centre for specialized Pediatric care. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2026, though this can be adjusted based on the successful candidate's availability.
The Janeway Children?s Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a 71 bed, tertiary care referral hospital for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Janeway is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUNL) and has a residency program in Pediatrics and the successful candidate will be involved in medical student and resident teaching. The successful candidate would also have an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor with Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The Pediatric Ophthalmology department has the support of Orthoptic services and on-site equipment: OCT, ultrasound, keratometer and RetCam. Fundus photography and visual field testing are available at the Health Sciences Centre in the same hospital complex.
Required Qualifications
Education (Post-Secondary):
- Must have certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Pediatric Ophthalmology with fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (or equivalent);
- Must be eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador;
- Eligible for membership of the medical staff of NL Health Services;
- Satisfy credentialing requirements of Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Remuneration: Remuneration for the provision of Pediatric Ophthalmology services is through an Alternate Payment Plan Agreement. Weekend call and adult strabismus services are reimbursed by the provincial Medical Care Program.
Language: English
Incentives:
Relocation coverage: Relocation Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat
Financial incentives: https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives
Employer: NL Health Services
Contact Information: [email protected]
Competition number: VAC0016901
Competition closing date: Opened until Filled
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NL Health Services 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.
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