Palliative Care Physician

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Corner Brook, NL

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Palliative Care Physician
Job Location: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Job Type: Part-time or Full-time Salaried, and Locum
Internal or External: External
Post Date: 2024-05-16
Close Date: Open until filled
Job Category: Medical
Permanent Part-time or Full-time Salaried, and Locum Opportunities
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) - Western Zone is seeking the services of part-time or full-time salaried Palliative Care Physicians located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also ongoing locum opportunities available. These positions will increase the physician complement from 2.0 FTE to 4.0 FTE positions covering Palliative Care services for the western region of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Service provision includes a Palliative Care Unit; an outpatient and inpatient consultation service; support for the Chemotherapy Unit, specialty clinics, paramedicine and a home End of Life Program; and support and outreach for health care professionals throughout the region. The position includes clinical and administrative duties, including program and policy development and regional education. The successful physician must work in a team-based, patient-focused environment, and partner with all team members and allied health professionals.

The Palliative Care Unit is based out of the Western Long Term Care Home. For a virtual tour of the Western Long Term Care Home, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/FpKQ_i482NM

This position is also based out of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook. The hospital is a regional referral center for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. Affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Medical School, the position includes mentoring medical learners.

Required Qualifications: Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), CCFP or FRCP certified, and satisfy Western Health's credentialing requirements.

Preferred qualifications:
Fellowship in Palliative Medicine and/or Board Certification with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or a Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care. Prior experience with a PC specialty service would be an asset.

Hours of Work: 40 hours weekly plus 1 in 4 on-call obligations

Remuneration: Available on request, as per the MOA

Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community. Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, salmon fishing and much more on Newfoundland's beautiful West Coast! Corner Brook is located a short driving distance from a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne National Park. If you are interested in this position and you are seeking a rewarding career with a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following websites for additional information on the City of Corner Brook and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador:
www.cornerbrook.com
www.newfoundlandlabrador.com

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.
Interested applicants are asked to apply through eRecruit. Please visit the Careers page on Western Health's website for more information.

Recruiter Name: Kent Aitken

For specific inquiries please contact: [email protected]

Numéro de concours: 2024000963

Site Web d'entreprise: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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À propos 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 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 21,000 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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