Emergency Medicine Physician
NL Health Services - 953 Jobs
Carbonear, NL
Job Details:
Benefits:
Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Carbonear General Hospital
Positions Available: 2
Emergency Medicine Physician (2 Positions)
Eastern Zone - Physician
Permanent Full-time (FFS)
EXTERNALDR
Hours: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly (Minimum 13 Shifts Per Month)
Salary: Fee-For-Service (FFS)
Competition Number: VAC0024234
Posted Date: 2026-04-29
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 has two (2) full-time Emergency Medicine positions available at Carbonear General Hospital in Carbonear, NL. These positions are fee-for-service and available immediately.
ER shifts are allocated in an equitable and predictable templated format. Emergency MD shifting is solo, with ER Nurse Practitioner support from 8:00am–4:00pm on weekdays. Second Emergency MD shifting is also utilized during peak periods. The position involves a minimum of 13 shifts per month — day shifts are 10 hours (8:00am–6:00pm) and night shifts are 14 hours (6:00pm–8:00am).
Core generalist specialty support resources are in place. A dedicated portable ultrasound is based in the ER and 24-hour emergent CT scanning is available on site. The hospital has 70 acute care beds with a 6-bed ICU. Specialty services include Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine (Hospitalist), and 24-hour Emergency coverage. Further supportive services include 24-hour diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, chemotherapy, pharmacy, dialysis, ICU/Cardiac, and palliative care. Visiting services for ophthalmology and urology are also available.
Work Environment
Carbonear is a beautiful rural town approximately 100 kilometres 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, soccer pitch, biking and walking trails, restaurants, local theatre, and shopping. For more information visit: www.carbonear.ca
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Current certification in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
- Must satisfy credentialing and privilege 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
- Provide comprehensive emergency medicine care to patients of all age groups
- Work solo ER shifts with Nurse Practitioner support during weekday daytime hours
- Perform and interpret point-of-care ultrasound as required
- Collaborate with core specialty and support services available on site
- Participate in equitable and predictable shift scheduling
- Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
Remuneration is in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) guidelines for Category A Emergency Departments.
Annual Retention Bonus (in accordance with current MOA):
- CAD 5,000 after 12 eligible months
- CAD 10,000 after 24 eligible months
- CAD 15,000 after 36 eligible months
Relocation Support: NL Health Services is prepared to provide assistance to offset relocation expenses, contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement. Relocation expenses will be approved in accordance with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Relocation Policy:
HOW TO APPLY
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage:
https://nlhs.service-now.com/nlhsjobs?id=sc_category&sys_id=2e73061a1bccf5101355cbf2604bcb48
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NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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