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Family Physician- Long Term Care
Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: CAR-LTC - Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear, NL Family Physician- Long Term Care
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Eastern Rural Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time (FFS)
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Hours: 75 hours, Bi-weekly

Salary: Fee-For-Service (FFS)

Competition Number: VAC0024378

Posted Date: 2026-05-04

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 ? Eastern Rural Zone invites expressions of interest from Family Physicians seeking a change of pace and looking to work in Long-Term Care at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion in Carbonear, NL. This is a Level 3 long-term care facility offering a rewarding and manageable practice environment with experienced nursing support.

Work Environment

Carbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometers outside of St. John's, serving around 50,000 people in the Rural Avalon Region. The community offers many amenities including hiking, a swimming pool, biking and walking trails, restaurants, local theatre, and shopping.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
  • Must maintain active licensure to practice throughout the duration of the position
  • Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct in-person weekly rounds with experienced nursing staff on the unit
  • Provide chronic disease management, emergency care, patient stabilization and transfer, and palliative and end-of-life care
  • Be available by phone during daytime hours (8:00am?5:00pm, Monday to Friday) for occasional calls from the floor
  • Participate in a light home overnight on-call group ? the majority of calls are manageable by phone
  • Be available on site within 30 minutes for occasions requiring in-person patient assessment while on call
  • Perform minor administrative and teaching duties as outlined in the full position description

REMUNERATION

  • Fee-For-Service for patients seen in person or virtually, as per the MCP Payment Schedule
  • Sessional stipend available for on-call coverage
  • Physicians arrange their own billing
  • No overhead charges

Available Incentives:

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Interested candidates are asked to 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. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Tracy Hedd: [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: VAC0024378
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

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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