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

Salary: According to Memorandum of Agreement

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.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Urban Zone invites applications for an Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician to join the Child Health Program, Division of Pediatrics, at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, NL.

The successful candidate will provide specialized adolescent medicine health care for adolescents in both outpatient and inpatient care settings, assuming an equitable share of the inpatient and outpatient demands of the Division. On-call responsibilities include inpatient coverage under the Adolescent Medicine Service during evening hours and weekends, shared with the other Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician, as well as on-call for Adolescent Medicine consultation for patients with eating disorders Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, also shared equitably.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of clinical care within the scope of Adolescent Medicine and teaching of medical learners.

Work Environment

St. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula — including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Adolescent Medicine
• Eligible for licensure 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

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialized adolescent medicine care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assume an equitable share of inpatient and outpatient demands of the Division of Pediatrics
• Provide on-call inpatient coverage for the Adolescent Medicine Service during evenings and weekends
• Provide on-call Adolescent Medicine consultation for patients with eating disorders Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00
• Contribute to the teaching and training of medical learners
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.

Benefits Include:

• Study Leave
• Annual Leave — 20 working days
• Family Leave, Parental Leave, Education Leave, Sick Leave
• 9 paid statutory holidays + Compensatory Leave
• Employer-Sponsored RRSP
• Group Insurance — Basic Life, AD&D, Supplementary Health, Group Travel, Vision Care

Available Incentives:

• Relocation coverage — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/working-with-us/relocation/
• Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

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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.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

physician.recruiter@nlhealthservices.ca

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

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

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

Closing Date: Open until filled.