Clinical Assistant Physician

Clinical Assistant?Surgery
Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL Clinical Assistant Surgery
Western Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time
EXTERNALDR

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

Salary: As Per Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number: VAC0024645

Posted Date: 2026-05-11

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 invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant positions within the General Surgery department at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL. The successful candidates will join the General Surgery team, supporting physicians in the delivery of comprehensive surgical care. Responsibilities include assisting with outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, admissions and discharges, coordination of patient follow-up, participation in family meetings, and other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant licence. The role also includes providing surgical assistance in the operating room for General Surgery procedures. Work Environment Western Memorial Regional Hospital (WMRH) 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 across the region. ???????????????????????????????????????? QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for licensure as a Clinical Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority

???????????????????????????????????????? DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist physicians with outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, admissions, and discharges
• Coordinate patient follow-up and participate in family meetings
• Provide surgical assistance in the operating room for General Surgery procedures
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and statutory holiday on-call coverage across all surgical specialties as needed
• Perform other clinical duties within the scope of the Clinical Assistant licence
• Support 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. Step assignment will be determined by the Department of Health based on experience. Benefits Include:

• Annual Leave ? 20 working days
• Bereavement/Compassionate Leave ? 3 working days
• Compensatory Leave ? 5 working days (after 1 year of service)
• Family Leave ? 3 working days
• Education Leave ? 5 working days (non-cumulative)
• Sick Leave ? calculated at 2 days per month of service (maximum 480 days)
• Study Leave ? 10 days per year

Available Incentives:

• Physician Signing Bonus ? CAD 150,000
• Come Home Incentive ? CAD 100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
• Relocation assistance contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement ? https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
• Contact recruiter for further details on eligibility

???????????????????????????????????????? HOW TO APPLY 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: [email protected] ???????????????????????????????????????? LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

• https://workinhealthnl.ca/
• https://www.nlhealthservices.ca/

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the recruitment process.