Surgery Physician

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General Surgery Physician
Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
General Surgery Physician
Western Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time
EXTERNALDR

Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations

Salary: Fee-For-Service (FFS)

Competition Number: VAC0024147

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 permanent full-time 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

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]

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Competition Number: VAC0024147

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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