Surgery Physician
NL Health Services - 982 Jobs
Corner Brook, NL
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Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
General Surgery Physician
Western Zone - Physician
Locum/FFS
EXTERNALDR
Hours: As per NL Health Services Locum Policy
Salary: Temporary Locum (26 Weeks), Fee-For-Service
Competition Number: VAC0024142
Posted Date: 2026-04-28
Closing Date: Open until filled.
ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES
We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.
At NL Health Services, we believe that our people ? employees, doctors and volunteers ? make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.
If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
NL Health Services ? Western Zone is seeking a Temporary Locum General Surgeon for Western Memorial Regional Hospital (WMRH) in Corner Brook, NL. The successful candidate will be responsible for General Surgery services including elective and emergency surgeries at WMRH.
This position functions within a shared practice model delivered under a Fee-For-Service (FFS) structure, where all surgeons contribute and resources are allocated equitably.
Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents. NL Health Services is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and academic interests are encouraged and supported.
Work Environment
Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby ? and in about an hour's drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible for licensure as a General Surgeon with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification (preferred)
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Zone's Discipline of Surgery
- Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority
- Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide General Surgery services including elective and emergency surgeries
- Participate in a shared practice model with equitable allocation of resources
- Provide on-call coverage as required
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary surgical team
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
Compensation will be in accordance with applicable NL Health Services locum policies. Incentives are based on the locum policy ? contact the recruiter for details.
Remuneration model is a hybrid of:
- Fee-For-Service (FFS) for elective work ? as per the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Fee Schedule
- Alternate Payment Plan (APP) daily remuneration for on-call services
- Annual Retention Bonus in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are asked to apply through ServiceNow and submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Supporting documentation (as applicable)
- Three (3) professional references
Note: Applicants who submit all required documentation will be considered for the review process.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Toni-Lee Blanchard: [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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